Lydiate Close Bolton
23 addresses across 1 postcode (BL3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3406048.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 12).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 120 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bolton Medical Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1976-1982 (6); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 (66% of about 580 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)
- Greenland Road, permissioned (340 m)
- Redgate Way, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Carr Drive, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Clare Court, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Hartford Tannery, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Redgate Way - 014C, Bolton, BL4 0NG, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- WESTON STREET 2 - S22 - GREAT LEVER, BOLTON, BL3 2SB, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 115 m and 120 m above sea level (117 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL3 3AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rishton Lane Great Lever | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Bolton Deane Road | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bolton Medical Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rishton Lane Service Station Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ainsdale Road Allotments 1.5 ha | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Farnworth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 5 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 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Will Hill | Hill | 300 m south-west |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
None of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy | Primary | 1–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Essa Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Essa Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sunning Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jays General Store BL3 3HU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2024 |
| Viro Halal Meat and Grocer BL3 2EH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Frasers Butchers ltd BL3 2EH | Manufacturers/packers | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Great Lever Post Office BL3 2EH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Nimat Superstore BL3 2EH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Rishton Lane Mini Mart BL3 2EH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Rishton Lane Service Station BL3 2BR | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2023 |
| St William of York Pr. School BL3 3DE | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Southfields BL3 2EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd BL3 2DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| VISH Off Licence BL3 3DJ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Sue's Chippy BL3 2BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Valentino's BL3 2BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Stores BL3 2DG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 May 2024 |
| Mellors Catering Services BL3 2DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
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 | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 Mellors Catering Services (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BL3 2DT) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 16 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BL3 3AH: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Rishton Lane · Freshfield Grove · Skelwith Avenue · Anfield Road · Brookhey Avenue · Childwall Close · Back Rishton Lane East · Back Lever Edge Lane South · Back Rishton Lane · Calvert Road · Back Pennington Road · Back Calvert 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.