Lancaster Close Bolton
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL1), about 20 m long. USRN 3402533.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 2).
- 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 11% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nelson Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bradford Street Surgery, about 370 m away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 34% 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
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 32 m². Most common: Flat (23). Built: 1976-1982 (18); 1967-1975 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 A (74% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Churchgate. 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)
- 15 WOOD STREET, BOLTON, BL1 1EB, permissioned (80 m)
- BREIGHTMET ST, BOLTON, BL1 1ET, not permissioned (90 m)
- FORMER PUB/NIGHTCLUB AT 77-83 BRADSHAWGATE, BOLTON, permissioned (130 m)
- 26-28 BRADSHAWGATE, BOLTON, BL1 1DG, not permissioned (170 m)
- 30 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL, permissioned (200 m)
- 4-14 GREAT MOOR STREET, BOLTON, BL1 1NP, permissioned (210 m)
- TRINITY QUARTER CORE SHIFFNALL STREET/CARLTON ST/SALOP ST, not permissioned (210 m)
- CROMPTON PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, VICTORIA SQUARE, BOLTON; AND 56 & 58 BRADSHAWGATE; AND 33 VICTORIA SQUARE, permissioned (220 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 90 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 1PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL1 1PZ | 56% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 65 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bury Old Road Mill Hill | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 360 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bradford Street Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nash Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 340 m |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allens Chicken Cashzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Park 470 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bradford Park 9.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Darbishire Park Recreation Ground 8,000 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,990 m² | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m north. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Will Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 23 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 23 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
24 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 24 from railways, 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 Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 900 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Moorgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Masonic Hall BL1 1PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Bolton Excellency BL2 1BT | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Bolton Socialist Club BL1 1DY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Punto Pizzas BL1 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| American Sweet & Vapes BL1 1QD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Bolton Off Licence BL1 1QD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Blue Nile Cafe BL1 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Food Factory BL1 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Bolton Bae BL1 1DU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Dip Chick BL1 1DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Krave 2.0 Ltd BL1 1DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Slice and Dice BL1 1HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2021 |
| PIZZA4WORLD BL1 1DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Venue Bar BL1 1HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Ye Olde Man and Scythe BL1 1HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saville Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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 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 Balmoral Hotel (pub/bar/nightclub, BL1 1QQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Castle Premier Convenience Store (retailers - other, BL2 1AD) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Institute Street · Clive Street · Hewlett Street · Silverwell Street · Breightmet Street · Silverwell Lane · Church Bank · Paley Street · Saville Street · Salop Street · Wood Street · River 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.