Settle Street Bolton
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL3), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3404935.
- 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Heywood Park (3.3 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: Its addresses are 121 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Swan Lane Medical Centre, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 28% 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (61% of about 560 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)
- Higher Swan Lane Mixed Use Allocation, not permissioned (230 m)
- St Paul's Mill, not permissioned (370 m)
- Hayward School Site, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Nixon Road South, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Derby Street/Rothwell Mill, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 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
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 3 addresses are between 121 m and 130 m above sea level (124 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL3 3AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL3 3AT | 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 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Lostock 286,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paulhan Street Lever Edge | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Bolton Deane Road | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swan Lane Medical Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Care Connect Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,820 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Heywood Park 3.3 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Settle Street Allotments 1.4 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2 | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north-west |
| Swan Lane Mill Number 3 | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Will Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Deane Church Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Edge Primary Academy | Primary | 1–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sunning Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Essa Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 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 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brandwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown BL3 3AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| B&B Mini Store BL3 3AT | Other catering premises | 60 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Oct 2025 |
| B & B Ministore Ltd BL3 3AT | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Akbari Mini Market Ltd BL3 3DX | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| MK Off Licence & Grocer BL3 3AS | Retailers - other | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Frame 3 Snooker BL3 3BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Ami’s Off Licence BL3 3AR | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Lever Edge Care Home BL3 3EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Thomasson Memorial School BL3 3LA | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Primary School BL3 3NY | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2015 |
| Olive Garden BL3 3NY | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Taste BL3 3NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| BH Residential Care Home BL3 3NY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Mr T's Chippy & Grill BL3 6TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy BL3 3HP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Back Lee Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Bleriot Street · Canterbury Grove · Back Higher Swan Lane · Glenburn Street · Kennington Fold · Settle Street · Lee Avenue · Back Lee Avenue · Back Settle Street · Hawker Avenue · Headingley Way · Moisant 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.