Deansgate Bolton
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL1), about 50 m long. USRN 3404399.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2003 the median was £530,000 across 1 sale.
- 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% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nelson Park, is about 260 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 90 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Octagon Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2022 | 2 BL1 1BR | Flat or maisonette | £545,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 24 BL1 1BN | Other | £3,180,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 2 BL1 1BR | Other | £580,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Oct 2017 | 16 - 18 BL1 1BR | Terraced | £234,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Aug 2016 | 24 BL1 1BN | Other | £27,900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 16 - 18 BL1 1BR | Other | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2003 | 16 BL1 1BR | Detached | £530,000 |
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, Deansgate. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 18 Mealhouse Lane, Bolton, BL1 1DD, permissioned (70 m)
- The Link Crown Street / Bow Street Bolton BL1 2RU, permissioned (130 m)
- 30 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL, permissioned (160 m)
- 26-28 BRADSHAWGATE, BOLTON, BL1 1DG, not permissioned (190 m)
- CROMPTON PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, VICTORIA SQUARE, BOLTON; AND 56 & 58 BRADSHAWGATE; AND 33 VICTORIA SQUARE, permissioned (190 m)
- CHURCH WHARF, permissioned (210 m)
- All Saints Street Car Parks West and East, not permissioned (210 m)
- Bridgeman Buildings, Exchange Street, Bolton, BL1 1RS, permissioned (220 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 90 m and 91 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 1BN | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BL1 1BR | 75% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 65 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mealhouse Lane Bolton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.5 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Octagon Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Santander | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Park 470 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen's Park 20 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,990 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m south-west. 76 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* | 280 m south-west |
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north-west |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Will Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (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 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (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 |
| University Collegiate School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Moorgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Olive School, Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Three Crowns BL1 1BR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Millstone BL1 2RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2015 |
| The Elephant & Castle BL1 1BR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fressto BL1 1BG | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Mile 12 Market UK BL1 2EA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Town Cafe BL1 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Prestons Coffeehouse BL1 1BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Steak Away BL1 2DZ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Vape Vault BL1 2AN | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Hashtag Burgers BL1 2EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd BL1 1DF | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| BeautyHeist BL1 1DD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Superdrug BL1 1BG | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs BL1 1BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe W BL1 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
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 | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 79% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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 The Thai Van Catering Ltd (retailers - other, BL1 1DG) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 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 Next Retail (retailers - other, BL1 2AL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 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
- Food hygiene ratings M & H News Ltd (retailers - other, BL1 2DJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Crown Street · Bank Street · Mealhouse Lane · Lorne Street · Corporation Street · Market Place · Shipgate · Shipgate · Hotel Street · Churchgate · Bow Street · Market 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.