The Glade Bolton
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL1), about 60 m long. USRN 3404087.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hatfield Road Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dalefield Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 19% 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
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 A (76% of about 860 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)
- Site Of Former City Hotel, 37-39 Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3EN, permissioned (80 m)
- Land At Junction Hatfield Road and Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, permissioned (200 m)
- Wordsworth Mill, not permissioned (280 m)
- SHEPHERD CROSS STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHEPHERD CROSS STREET, BOLTON, BL1 3DE, permissioned (290 m)
- Brownlow Folds Mill, not permissioned (310 m)
- Tennyson Mill/Brownlow Fold Mill, not permissioned (360 m)
- Land At Avenue Street (Small Site) Bolton BL1 3AW, permissioned (380 m)
- HOLLY GROVE - S12 - BOLTON, BL1 6DW, not permissioned (480 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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 3XH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL1 3HY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 123 m and 124 m above sea level (124 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 3HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL1 3XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lytton Street Brownlow Fold | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Deansgate Car Park - Gemma | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.8 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dalefield Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy - Chorley Old Road | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Astley Bridge Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hatfield Road Park 5,240 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen's Park 20 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,750 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas the Apostle | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of All Souls | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Smithills Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Meeting of the Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Raveden Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Victoria Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Dog Kennel Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Will Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 12 |
5 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | 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 |
| The Olive School, Bolton Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 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 |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 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 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia's Cafe BL1 3EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Little Gems Nursery BL1 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Leila's Lovely Layers BL1 3BJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Bolton Community Kitchen BL1 3AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Failte BL1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School BL1 3DX | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Mellors Catering BL1 3DX | Other catering premises | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piece of Cake BL1 3DT | Retailers - other | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. BL1 3AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Oxford Grove Primary School BL1 3EJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary BL1 3EJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Kismat Foods Ltd BL1 3ER | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| St Thomas Primary School BL1 3JB | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Food N Tipple BL1 3JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Grill Gang BL1 3JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Back Kingholm Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
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
Kensworth Drive · Kensworth Close · Shelley Walk · Aldbury Terrace · Darley Street · Prestwood Close · Bronte Close · Centre Gardens · Centre Park Road · Cellini Square · Browning Close · Grove Gardens
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.