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BL1 1SW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BL1 1SW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BL1 1SW is a postcode in Queens Park & Central, Bolton, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BL1 1SW, then scores the surrounding small area 19/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BL1 1SW are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BL1 1SW is based on Bolton 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,529 residents, 2,644 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 20% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 55% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
Families checking schools near BL1 1SW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BL1 1SW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BL1 1SW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BL1 1SW
Is BL1 1SW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 19/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BL1 1SW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BL1 1SW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BL1 1SW?
LocaleIQ matched BL1 1SW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around BL1 1SW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.