Back Brink's Place Bolton
2 addresses across 1 postcode (BL1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3400477.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bolton General Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Urban Village 1, Chorley Street North, Bolton, BL1 4AN, not permissioned (30 m)
- Urban Village 2, Bark Street North, Bolton, BL1 2PB, not permissioned (120 m)
- 231 St Georges Road, Bolton, BL1 2PG, permissioned (130 m)
- Minerva House, Chorley Street, Bolton, BL1 4AL, permissioned (150 m)
- TRAVIS PERKINS, BOLTON, BL1 2BB, not permissioned (170 m)
- Land adjacent Former Howcroft Inn, Back Lane, Bolton, permissioned (240 m)
- Bolton Union Mill Vernon Street Bolton BL1 2PP, permissioned (260 m)
- 106-110 ST GEORGES ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 2BZ, not permissioned (270 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 94 m and 95 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 4AL | 95% | 92% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ruth Street Bolton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Deansgate Car Park - Gemma | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bolton General Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Landmark Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marketplace Centre Bolton | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 20 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,750 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Bolton, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 79 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Deane Church Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Bank Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Will Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bolton: see them on the Bolton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bolton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| University Collegiate School | Secondary | 11–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Gilnow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Olive School, Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery & Preschool BL1 4AL | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| David Lloyd Leisure BL1 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Nutri Bar Limited BL1 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Nazbees Ltd BL1 2PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Francas Takeaway BL1 2PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Rtol Grill BL1 2PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Joyclem Afro-Caribbean Food BL1 2NZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Unknown | 25 Sep 2026 |
| BL Catering BL1 2PH | Other catering premises | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2026 |
| Andre's Kitchen BL1 2PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Breakthrough Link BL1 2BY | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Gaskell CP School BL1 2QG | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| The Salvation Army BL1 2BZ | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe Create BL1 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bolton Hospice BL1 4QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cook4u Chinese BL1 4AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ruth Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Postcodes on this street
- BL1 4AL: 2 addresses of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Back Chorley Street East · Bk Clegg's Bldgs · Dawson Lane · Clegg's Buildings · Back St George's Road · Back Lane · Kensington Street · Back Vernon Street South · Bark Street · Royal Court Drive · Ruth Street · Queens Park Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.