About Bentgate

Bentgate is a residential area within the town of Bolton, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the north of the town centre and is part of the OL16 postcode area. The locality is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older and more modern properties. There are several local amenities, including small shops, a few cafes, and a primary school. The area is well served by public transport, with regular bus routes connecting it to Bolton town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Bentgate is situated close to open spaces such as the River Croal and the nearby Bolton Woods, offering residents access to walking paths and green areas. It is a quiet, family-oriented community with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Bentgate

Bentgate is served by 193 schools. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bentgate

Property prices average £240K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £121K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bentgate

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Drugs accounts for the highest share in Bentgate, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bentgate

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bentgate is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bentgate

Most properties in Bentgate can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,353 sales

Average Price £240K
£450 — £106.77M
Detached £305K 645
Semi £166K 1,429
Terraced £121K 1,842
Flat £122K 115

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

116 Primary
22 Secondary
55 Other
Newhey Community Primary School Primary Good 0.1 miles St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Brookland School Good 0.5 miles Hollingworth Academy Secondary Good 0.6 miles Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Rushcroft Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Crossgates Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Moorhouse Centre 1.1 miles Moorhouse Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Primary Good 1.2 miles Beal Vale Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles The Crompton House Church of England Academy Secondary Good 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bentgate IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bentgate as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,280 Children (0-15) 23%
37,970 Working Age 62%
11,089 Older (60+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 38% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bentgate 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Bentgate falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Drugs tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Drugs
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Greater Manchester Milnrow and Newhey Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Smithy Bridge Train Station 2.3 miles
Rochdale Train Station 2.4 miles
Littleborough Train Station 2.9 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 3.3 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 4.7 miles
Greenfield Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newhey 0 yards Haugh 0.6 miles Lady House 0.6 miles Milnrow 0.9 miles Rough Bank 0.9 miles Jubilee 0.9 miles Burnedge 0.9 miles Wood End 1.2 miles Buersil Head 1.4 miles Tunshill 1.4 miles Firgrove 1.4 miles High Crompton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Central Rochdale
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL16 30 shown View all streets

Aboukir Street 2 Adrian Terrace 1 Ainsworth Street 38 Albert Royds Street 10 Albert Street 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alpine Drive 1 Ann Street 1 Apple Tree Way 1 Arcon Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arkwright Avenue 4 Arthington Street 1 Ash Grove 3 Ashes Lane 2 Ashfield Lane 4 Ashia Close 2 Avon Close 1 Back Broom Street 1 Back Drake Street 3 Back Oldham Road 1 Badger Close 1 Baillie Street 1 Baillie Street East 1 Ball Street 1 Balmoral Close 1 Bangor Street 1 Beal Bank Close 1 Beal Crescent 1 Bealcroft Close 1

Postcodes in OL16 50 shown View all postcodes

OL16 1AE OL16 1AF OL16 1AG OL16 1AP OL16 1AQ OL16 1AT OL16 1AW OL16 1AY OL16 1AZ OL16 1BA OL16 1BE OL16 1BG OL16 1BH OL16 1BL OL16 1BT OL16 1BZ OL16 1DA OL16 1DB OL16 1DE OL16 1DF OL16 1DG OL16 1DH OL16 1DL OL16 1DN OL16 1DP OL16 1DQ OL16 1DR OL16 1DS OL16 1DT OL16 1DW OL16 1DX OL16 1DY OL16 1DZ OL16 1EA OL16 1EB OL16 1ED OL16 1EE OL16 1EG OL16 1EJ OL16 1EN OL16 1EP OL16 1ES OL16 1EW OL16 1EX OL16 1FB OL16 1FD OL16 1FE OL16 1FF OL16 1FG OL16 1HR