Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bolton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 14 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 BL2 1NX.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 72 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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
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Can I see a GP?
41GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 41 GP, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BRADFORD STREET SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 20.5 ha total
- largest park 15.2 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: The Bridge Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland, Asda…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Bradford St Esso Express — 0.0 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 BL2 1NX.
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 BL2.
Average sold price by property type across the BL2 district, 2021–2026.
About BL2 1NX
BL2 1NX scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Bradford St Esso Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL2 1NX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,707 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 7/10).
There are 72 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRADFORD STREET SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
