POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BL2 1DH postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 36 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 15 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £194,995Based on 39 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 36 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 39 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
20 within 400mBL2 1DH links 20 transport stops within 400m and 55 within 800m. 20 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Castle Street (BCT) at about 105m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Bolton Rail Station at about 768m.
Local business
224 within 1200mBL2 1DH currently links 224 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 75 food and drink, 38 nightlife, 33 personal services. The closest mapped place is Tesco Express at about 396m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,553 online job adverts observedBolton local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,741 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BL2 1DH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
36 nearby school rows36 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BL2 1DH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to BL2 1DH in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£194,995
Strong sample. Based on 39 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BL2 1DH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
75 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (35), cafe (27), restaurant (13).
Amenity group
Nightlife
38 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (22), bar (16).
Amenity group
Personal services
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (25), beauty (8).
Amenity group
Retail
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (17), mobile phone (7), diy (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Tesco Express
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Esso
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
The Beauty Castle
Beauty in the current nearby-place seam.
Health
Nash Pharmacy
Pharmacy in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
The Hair Studio
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Sattar & Sons
Convenience at 13, Bradford Street, Bolton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Blackshaw Primary School
Primary option in BL2 6TE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
Primary option in BL2 1JN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BL2 1JN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BL2 1DH before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BL2 1DH.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BL2 1DH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BL2 1DH.
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Ask vetted agents
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