Springfield Road Bolton
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (BL1), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3403722.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £400,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, E: 3).
- Flood: 4 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 C; 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 150 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 Mandalay Medical Centre, about 300 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £400,000 | £375,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 1999 | 4 | £124,000 | £115,000 | £142,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2021 | 3 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 12 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2018 | 11 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 18 BL1 7LQ | Semi-detached | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Mar 2001 | 3 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 20 BL1 7LQ | Semi-detached | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 1999 | 12 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 1999 | 14 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 1999 | 18 BL1 7LQ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 1999 | 9 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 16 BL1 7LQ | Detached | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (49% of about 650 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)
- IGW Garage, 241-245 Belmont Road, Bolton, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Darwen Road, 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 7LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BL1 7HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL1 7LU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 144 m and 150 m above sea level (147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 7HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL1 7LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL1 7LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Road Eagley | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mandalay Medical Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Astley Bridge Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bromley Cross, Bromley Cross | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 350 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 330 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,050 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Smithills Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smithills Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gale Clough | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Mason Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Doctor's Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Horrocks Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Cheetham Close | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 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 |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sharples School | Secondary | 11–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sharples Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Eagley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walmsley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Eagley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Turton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & M Pub Management Limited BL1 7LG | Retailers - other | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| EG on the Move BL1 7LR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Greggs Refil BL1 7LR | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Sharples Store BL1 7HB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2012 |
| Little Lambs Nursery BL1 7JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Oct 2025 |
| High Lawn C P School BL1 7EX | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Bromleys BL7 9DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Schools Out Kids Club BL7 9PE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
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 | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- BL1 7LQ: 13 addresses
- BL1 7HJ: 1 address of 46 in the postcode
- BL1 7LU: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Farnborough Road · Craighall Road · Kermoor Avenue · Masbury Close · Blackburn Road · Sand Banks · Templecombe Drive · Eagley Way · Staveley Avenue · Radstock Close · The Gardens · Eastgrove Avenue
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.