Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
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.
01 — Snapshot
Around BL1 6NJ.
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.
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 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
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 25 GP, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BARDOC GP OOH — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- 17.2 ha total
- largest park 4.3 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Lidl, Farmfoods, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Asda Bolton Superstore — 0.1 mi
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 6NJ.
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 6NJ
BL1 6NJ scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Bolton Superstore 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL1 6NJ 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge, 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BARDOC GP OOH, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
