Back Spring Gardens Bolton
1 address across 1 postcode (BL1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3405366.
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Elizabeth Park, is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Octagon Medical Centre, about 70 m away, with 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 26% 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 violence and sexual offences.
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 (74% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Town Hall. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Queen Street South, not permissioned (30 m)
- Cheadle Square, not permissioned (100 m)
- Albion Hotel 34-36 Moor Lane Bolton BL1 4TH, permissioned (140 m)
- MOOR LANE BUS STATION, MOOR LANE, BOLTON, permissioned (140 m)
- Bridgeman Buildings, Exchange Street, Bolton, BL1 1RS, permissioned (250 m)
- BIZ Gas Street, BL1 4TG, not permissioned (280 m)
- Black Horse Street/Ormrod Street, not permissioned (290 m)
- 30 Mawdsley Street Bolton BL1 1LF, permissioned (320 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 1SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bolton Market | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 240 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Octagon Car Park | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Octagon Medical Centre | 70 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hearts Pharmacy Bolton | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 70 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 9-13 Hotel St Lloyds Bank | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elizabeth Park 2,040 m² | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen's Park 20 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,990 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north. 81 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north |
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Will Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| University Collegiate School | Secondary | 11–19 | 660 m (0.4 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 |
| Bolton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 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 |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gilnow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr halal meat ltd BL1 1TD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Cluck Cluck Chicken BL1 1TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Stefano's Pizza BL1 1TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Chill at the Markets BL1 1TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| La Petite Fromagerie BL1 1TJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Yochee Lanka Ltd BL1 1TJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Sherazi Meat Ltd (Fish Stall) BL1 1TQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2025 |
| One Stop - Le Mans Convenience & Vapes BL1 1DJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Shimas Rice n Oodles BL1 1TQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Sherazi Meat Ltd (Halal Butchers) BL1 1TQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Market brunch ltd BL1 1TQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| S H Groceries BL1 1TQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Exotic Fruit N Veg BL1 1TQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Signature Meats BL1 1TQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Burger Deal BL1 1TQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 34% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Krave 2.0 Ltd (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL1 1DR) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Subway (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL1 1NB) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings FUMU (manufacturers/packers, BL1 1DG) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 19 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Grumpy Baker (retailers - other, BL1 1TJ) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 16 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Balmoral Hotel (pub/bar/nightclub, BL1 1QQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BL1 1SQ: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ashburner Street · Barn Street · Great Moor Street · Le Mans Crescent · Howell Croft South · Blackhorse Street · Queen Street · Dawes Street · Central Place · Paderborn Way · Cheadle Mews · Great Moor Street
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.