Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bolton: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Bolton Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² 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 BL3 6BS.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 77 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 Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- 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.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
46GP & 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.
- 45 GP, 1 hospital, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ACHIEVE BOLTON RECOVERY SERVICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Bolton Rail Station0.2 mi
47 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 4.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (700 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
33shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Aldi, Iceland, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Bolton — 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 BL3 6BS.
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 BL3.
Average sold price by property type across the BL3 district, 2021–2026.
About BL3 6BS
BL3 6BS scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Bolton within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL3 6BS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 986 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 6/10).
There are 77 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 42 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 45 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ACHIEVE BOLTON RECOVERY SERVICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is BOLTON ROYAL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
