Midhurst Close Bolton
4 addresses across 1 postcode (BL1), about 70 m long. USRN 3402707.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Queen's Park (20 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Rizwan And Dr Awan, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2016 | 6 BL1 2XF | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (83% of about 1,200 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)
- Bolton Union Mill Vernon Street Bolton BL1 2PP, permissioned (290 m)
- Land adjacent Former Howcroft Inn, Back Lane, Bolton, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 231 St Georges Road, Bolton, BL1 2PG, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Brownlow Folds Mill, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Avenue Street (Small Site) Bolton BL1 3AW, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 106-110 ST GEORGES ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 2BZ, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Urban Village 1, Chorley Street North, Bolton, BL1 4AN, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 68 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AE, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 107 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 2XF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merehall Close Brownlow Fold | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Deansgate Car Park - Gemma | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Rizwan And Dr Awan | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Brownlow Fold, Brownlow Fold Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,180 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen's Park 20 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bolton Rugby Union Football Club 3.5 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,750 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St George, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Thomas the Apostle | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of All Souls | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mason Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Doctor's Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Raveden Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Will Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | 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 |
| The Olive School, Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bolton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| University Collegiate School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews C of E School BL1 2JL | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery BL1 3SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| The Nest Therapy Ltd BL1 2NP | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Gaskell CP School BL1 2QG | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Piece of Cake BL1 3DT | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cromptons BL1 2HJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Aldi BL1 2HJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| New Murry Takeaway BL1 2HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 31 Jul 2025 |
| BL Catering BL1 2PH | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2026 |
| Andre's Kitchen BL1 2PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School BL1 3DX | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Mellors Catering BL1 3DX | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morrisons Daily BL1 3UB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing Ltd BL1 3UB | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Joyclem Afro-Caribbean Food BL1 2NZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 25 Sep 2026 |
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 | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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 Joyclem Afro-Caribbean Food (retailers - other, BL1 2NZ) now Unknown, was 2 Improvement necessary (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BL1 2XF: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Petersfield Walk · Back Ashford Walk · Eastleigh Grove · Back Redhill Grove · Newbury Walk · Redhill Grove · Thornbury Close · Farnham Close · Weybridge Close · Shaftesbury Close · Ashford Walk · Merehall 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.