Constable Close Bolton
21 addresses across 1 postcode (BL1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3401061.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £105,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 180 m away, and Thomasson Park (2.5 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 134 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dalefield Surgery, about 340 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2020 | 19 BL1 3XG | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 13 BL1 3XG | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2008 | 17 BL1 3XG | Terraced | £92,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2005 | 17 BL1 3XG | Terraced | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2004 | 13 BL1 3XG | Semi-detached | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 13 BL1 3XG | Semi-detached | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (11); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (3).
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 (89% of about 620 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)
- Site Of Former City Hotel, 37-39 Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3EN, permissioned (160 m)
- Land At Junction Hatfield Road and Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, permissioned (170 m)
- SHEPHERD CROSS STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHEPHERD CROSS STREET, BOLTON, BL1 3DE, permissioned (180 m)
- Wordsworth Mill, not permissioned (190 m)
- HOLLY GROVE - S12 - BOLTON, BL1 6DW, not permissioned (330 m)
- Brownlow Folds Mill, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Tennyson Mill/Brownlow Fold Mill, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Avenue Street (Small Site) Bolton BL1 3AW, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 21 addresses are between 130 m and 134 m above sea level (132 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 3XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Lostock 286,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rushey Fold Lane Brownlow Fold | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Deansgate Car Park - Gemma | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dalefield Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmavon LTD | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Astley Bridge Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Thomasson Park 2.5 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas the Apostle | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Smithills Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Raveden Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Victoria Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Dog Kennel Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Green Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 21 |
13 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | 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 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Church Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smithills School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gems Nursery BL1 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Oxford Grove Primary School BL1 3EJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary BL1 3EJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Sophia's Cafe BL1 3EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Kismat Foods Ltd BL1 3ER | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence BL1 3ET | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2019 |
| Ropers Barn BL1 6DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Failte BL1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Leila's Lovely Layers BL1 3BJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| St Thomas Primary School BL1 3JB | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Food N Tipple BL1 3JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Grill Gang BL1 3JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Canterbury's Nursery BL1 6EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Blackstone Meats Ltd BL1 3EU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Maba Local BL1 3EU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Bennett's Lane Chippy (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL1 6JE) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 26 September 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BL1 3XG: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Browning Close · Prestwood Close · Hennon Street · Bronte Close · Darley Street · Back Raphael Street · Kensworth Close · Cellini Square · Raphael Street · Lowry Walk · Shepherd Cross Street · Shelley 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.