One of the harder-pressed parts of Bolton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
62/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 718 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools71
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
58 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety50
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare74
Can I see a GP?
38GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
38 GP, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: INTERMEDIATE CARE — 0.2 mi
Transport74
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
18green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.5 ha total
largest park 3.5 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.0 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
23 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Farmfoods, Aldi, Asda…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Bolton Brownlow Fold — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Bolton, 82% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 87% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bolton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BL1 3ND.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BL1.
Average sold price by property type across the BL1 district, 2021–2026.
About BL1 3ND
BL1 3ND scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Bolton Brownlow Fold 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL1 3ND is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 718 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Al-Huda Primary School, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 38 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is INTERMEDIATE CARE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BL1 3ND — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near BL1 3ND?
There are 58 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BL1 3ND, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is BL1 3ND safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for BL1 3ND. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near BL1 3ND?
Transport within 0.5 miles of BL1 3ND includes 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from BL1 3ND within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for BL1 3ND?
BL1 3ND has a NestScope Score of 62/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around BL1 3ND does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BL1 3ND: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
