Greenbank Moses Gate, Bolton
44 addresses across 1 postcode (BL4), about 150 m long. USRN 3401771.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 10, E: 11, F: 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 A; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moses Gate, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Farnworth Park, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fig Tree Medical Practice, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 19% 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
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 28 m². Most common: Flat (27). Built: 1967-1975 (23); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 1, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 2, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 4, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 6, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 7, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 8, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 9, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 10, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 12, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 13, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 15, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 16, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 17, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 18, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 19, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 23, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 24, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 27, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 28, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 29, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 30, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 33, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 34, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 35, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 36, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 41, Greenbank, Farnworth
- 42, Greenbank, Farnworth
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 (71% of about 790 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)
- TRENTHAM CLOSE - 001C, BOLTON, BL4 7ST, not permissioned (90 m)
- Harrowby Mill, not permissioned (320 m)
- LAND OFF WELLINGTON STREET, FARNWORTH, permissioned (340 m)
- Farnworth Industrial Estate, not permissioned (360 m)
- ST.GERMAIN NURSERY SCHOOL, ST GERMAIN STREET, BOLTON, BL4 7BQ, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT TO 76 CROSS STREET, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, BL4 7AJ, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Campbell Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HH, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Lorne Street Farnworth Bolton BL4 7LF, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026 to 19 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 10 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 100 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL4 7JF | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bentinck Street Moses Gate | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Moses Gate Car Park | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fig Tree Medical Practice | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brackley Street | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Farnworth Police Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnworth Park 6.4 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Moses Gate Country Park 99 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,420 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 105 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Farnworth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 230 m east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 230 m east |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bull Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 44 |
28 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harper Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Sandwiches BL4 7EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Tung Sing BL4 7DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Family Shopper-Cheers BL4 7DY | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Glynne St Mini Market BL4 7DN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Shri Ram Stores BL4 7DN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2023 |
| The Hideout Cafe & Bar BL4 7EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| S&PB Retail Ltd BL4 7EY | Manufacturers/packers | 180 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| David Wood Craft Bakery Ltd BL4 7EY | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marf Ltd MFG Darley BL4 7BA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2022 |
| Farnworth Filling Station BL4 7BS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2010 |
| Gonzales BL4 7BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| D'Havilland BL4 7EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Feb 2025 |
| UOB Services Ltd (Queens Specialist) BL4 7DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| The Gatehouse BL4 7LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Tola bakery BL4 7LX | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Green Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 28% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 Mad Jack (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL4 7LE) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BL4 7JF: 44 addresses
Nearby streets
Egerton Street · Bentinck Street · Green Street · Rose Avenue · Greenside · Whoolden Street · Gladstone Court · Trentham Avenue · Glynwood Park · Paisley Park · Ormrod Street · Albert Road
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.