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BL1 2
Bolton · North West
🏫Schools: ★★★☆☆
📡Gigabit: 71.2%
🌊Flood: Zone 1
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★ The facts on BL1 2

In BL1 2 in Bolton, the median home sells for about £102K, about £22,667 household income for a standard 4.5x mortgage. 3 schools nearby average Good on Ofsted. Gigabit broadband reaches 71.2% of premises. It sits in flood Zone 1 (low risk).

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🏠 House Prices & Affordability
🏠House Prices
â–¼ 29.2% yr
£102K
Median price
£127K
Average price
2.9x
Income multiple
22
Sales (12 mo)

Blended across all property types and sizes (detached, semi, terraced and flats), based on Land Registry sales in the last 12 months. A street of flats will look cheaper than one of houses.

A standard 4.5x mortgage on the median home would need a household income of about £22,667. Local homes cost roughly 3x local earnings.

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📈Price History
1 year change-29.2%
5 year change+6.3%
10 year change+29.1%
Data sourceLand Registry PPD
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🏠Prices by property type

Median sale price for each type of home, so a sector of flats isn't mistaken for cheap houses. Land Registry, last full year.

Terraced£148K (8 sold)
Flat / maisonette£153K (39 sold)
🏫 Schools
🏫Nearby Schools
3 within 2km
Gaskell Community Primary School Primary ·
Inadequate
LifeBridge ASEND Special ·
Inadequate
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Primary ·
Inadequate

Source: DfE GIAS + Ofsted MI. Ofsted ratings as of last inspection.

📡 Broadband & Mobile
📡Broadband Coverage
71.2% gigabit
Gigabit capable71.2%
Superfast (30Mbps+)95.7%
Full Fibre (FTTP)74.5%
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🌊 Flood Risk
🌊Flood Risk
Zone 1: Low risk
Flood zoneZone 1
Risk levelLess than 0.1% annual chance
Surface water riskLow
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🏥GP & NHS Dentist

Our GP data doesn't cover this sector yet.

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⚡ Energy & Solar
Energy Performance (EPC)

Every home has an Energy Performance Certificate rating it A (cheapest to heat) to G (most expensive). This shows how homes here are spread across the bands. Lots of A to C means warm, low-bill homes; lots of D to G means many would need insulation or a new boiler.

Band A
2%
Band B
25%
Band C
62%
Band D
10%
Band E
1%
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Solar Potential
878 kWh/m²/yr
Solar radiation (PVGIS)
Typical 4kWp system3511 kWh/yr
Est. annual saving£983
Payback period~6 years
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🚂 Transport & Clean Air
🚂Transport Links
Rail / tube stations8
Nearest stationBolton Interchange (1.1 km)
Bus stops35
🚗ULEZ & EV Charging
EV charge points3
Fast chargers (50kW+)n/a
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