Ellen Grove Clifton, Bolton
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (BL4), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3401348.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £247,450 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, and Clifton Country Park (46 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kearsley Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £247,450 | £216,500 | £278,400 |
| 2020 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £208,475 | £166,000 | £250,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £237,950 | £237,950 | £237,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £194,950 | £194,950 | £194,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £171,500 | £160,000 | £183,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £72,500 | £58,000 | £87,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | 1 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £216,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2024 | 9 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £278,400 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 2020 | 4 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2017 | 21 BL4 8RQ | Detached | £250,950 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 2 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 21 BL4 8RQ | Detached | £237,950 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 8 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2009 | 21 BL4 8RQ | Detached | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2007 | 11 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £194,950 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Mar 2006 | 8 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2006 | 12 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 11 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2003 | 10 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2001 | 12 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 15 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2000 | 10 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 19 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 5 BL4 8RQ | Semi-detached | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 C (37% of about 590 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)
- Sunset Business Park, Manchester Road, Kearsley, BL4 8RH, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Manor Golf Club , Manor Road, Kearsley, Bolton, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 4 August 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL4 8RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BL4 8RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL4 8RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 87 m and 92 m above sea level (90 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL4 8RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL4 8RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL4 8RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unity Brook Kearsley | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | A580 Wardley Park & Ride | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Kearsley Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Peak Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Idh Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Prestwich Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Swinton Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Clifton Country Park 46 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Cotton Street Allotments 2,540 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ringley Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ringley Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Moss | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Giant's Seat Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Ringley Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Coppice Clough | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Spring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 26 |
16 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spindle Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wardley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clifton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Mossfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Brook Inn BL4 8RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Thai Korat BL4 8RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Benthams Butchers (The Farm Shop) BL4 8RU | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kearsley Service Station BL4 8RS | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Farm Cafe BL4 8RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BL4 8RQ: 24 addresses
- BL4 8RF: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- BL4 8RG: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Corrie Drive · Corrie Crescent · Manchester Road · Belmont Avenue · Teak Drive · Westbourne Avenue · Lawefield Crescent · Wakefield Drive · Woodlea Chase · Cedar Drive
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.