A less well-off part of Bolton: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 13 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
69/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,694 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.
Schools79
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
49 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
this police force does not publish street-level crime to the national feed, so the recent-crime count can’t be shown
the score uses the national crime deprivation measure instead
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
21 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MANDALAY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport77
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space98
How green is it?
16green spaces
Very green
open space all around
27.4 ha total
largest park 9.7 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (1.2 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities84
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
17 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Lidl, Farmfoods, Morrisons…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Bolton Superstore — 0.4 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 6FT.
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 6FT
BL1 6FT scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL1 6FT is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,694 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Thornleigh Salesian College, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MANDALAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BL1 6FT — 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 6FT?
There are 49 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BL1 6FT, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is BL1 6FT safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for BL1 6FT. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near BL1 6FT?
Transport within 0.5 miles of BL1 6FT includes 31 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from BL1 6FT within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for BL1 6FT?
BL1 6FT has a NestScope Score of 69/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 6FT does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BL1 6FT: 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.
