3,987
Commercial units
2,410
Avg size (sq ft)
5–218,683
Size range (sq ft)
£18,149
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Bolton (BL1)
The BL1 district contains 3,987 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 3,772 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 5 sq ft up to 218,683 sq ft, with an average of about 2,410 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £1,400,000, averaging £18,149.
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Sample of commercial units in Bolton (BL1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA, MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL1 8QG | 83,135 sq ft | £1,400,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, MORNINGTON ROAD, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL1 4EU | 79,471 sq ft | £1,280,000 |
| B & Q, KAY STREET, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL1 2RX | 176,108 sq ft | £1,280,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, BLACKHORSE STREET, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL1 1PQ | 75,839 sq ft | £1,170,000 |
| VERTU MOTORS, HIGHER BRIDGE STREET, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL1 2HQ | 99,385 sq ft | £1,150,000 |
| BOLTON SCHOOL, CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON | school and premises | BL1 4PB | — | £1,000,000 |
| WARBURTONS LTD, HEREFORD STREET, BOLTON | factory and premises | BL1 8JB | 218,683 sq ft | £955,000 |
| BOLTON BUS INTERCHANGE TFGM, GREAT MOOR STREET, BOLTON | bus station and premises | BL1 1NS | — | £600,000 |
| VERNACARE LTD, FOLDS ROAD, BOLTON | factory and premises | BL1 2TW | 140,954 sq ft | £545,000 |
| BOLTON COMBINED COURT, BLACKHORSE STREET, BOLTON | law court and premises | BL1 1SU | — | £500,000 |
| THORNLEIGH SALESIAN COLLEGE, SHARPLES PARK, BOLTON | school and premises | BL1 6PQ | — | £487,500 |
| DAVID LLOYD CLUB, CHORLEY STREET, BOLTON | leisure centre and premises | BL1 4AL | 83,504 sq ft | £437,500 |
| SMITHILLS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD, BOLTON | school and premises | BL1 6JS | — | £415,000 |
| PT BOLTON CIVIC CENTRE, LE MANS CRESCENT, BOLTON | library and premises | BL1 1UA | — | £415,000 |
| TOWN HALL, VICTORIA SQUARE, BOLTON | offices and premises | BL1 1RU | 72,257 sq ft | £410,000 |
| EDEN BOYS SCHOOL, WOLFENDEN STREET, BOLTON | school and premises | BL1 3QE | — | £395,000 |
| ENDEAVOUR HOUSE 98, WATERSMEETING ROAD, BOLTON | offices and premises | BL1 8SW | 37,068 sq ft | £392,500 |
| 731, CROMPTON WAY, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL1 8NZ | 46,256 sq ft | £325,000 |
| SHARPLES COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, HILL COT ROAD, BOLTON | school and premises | BL1 8SN | — | £322,500 |
| 7-10, EAGLEY BROOK WAY, BOLTON | leisure centre and premises | BL1 8TS | 49,266 sq ft | £322,500 |
| THE OLIVE SCHOOL, WATERLOO STREET, BOLTON | school & premises | BL1 9HT | 25,349 sq ft | £320,000 |
| 1ST-5TH FLRS THE WELLSPRINGS, VICTORIA SQUARE, BOLTON | offices and premises | BL1 1US | 34,869 sq ft | £290,000 |
| OVERDALE CREMATORIUM & CEMETERY OFF, GILNOW ROAD, BOLTON | crematorium and premises | BL1 5BU | — | £275,000 |
| BOLTON CENTRAL 31, GREAT MOOR STREET, BOLTON | university and premises | BL1 1SW | — | £267,500 |
| THE ISLAND 2, BLACKBURN ROAD, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL1 2HY | 26,181 sq ft | £265,000 |
| PT GND & 1ST/2ND FLRS 120, BARK STREET, BOLTON | offices and premises | BL1 2AX | 20,866 sq ft | £257,500 |
| 20-22, ROUND HILL WAY, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL1 2SL | 20,623 sq ft | £255,000 |
| 35-43, DEANSGATE, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL1 1HQ | 107,134 sq ft | £248,000 |
| LIDL, CROMPTON WAY, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL1 8TH | 16,530 sq ft | £245,000 |
| 16-19, ROUND HILL WAY, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL1 2SL | 34,979 sq ft | £243,000 |
| 1-3, ROUND HILL WAY, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL1 2SL | 20,236 sq ft | £243,000 |
| BATH STREET CAR PARK, BATH STREET, BOLTON | car park and premises | BL1 2DJ | 8,547 sq ft | £237,000 |
| PRIMARK UNIT 1, THE MARKET PLACE, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL1 2FU | 42,352 sq ft | £236,000 |
| SPAMEDICA HOUSE 43, CHURCHGATE, BOLTON | hospital and premises | BL1 1HU | — | £231,000 |
| BOLTON LADS & GIRLS CLUB 18, SPA ROAD, BOLTON | leisure centre and premises | BL1 4AG | 36,099 sq ft | £228,000 |
| LEVER CHAMBERS CENTRE FOR HEALTH, ASHBURNER STREET, BOLTON | health centre and premises | BL1 1SQ | — | £226,000 |
| TOTAL FITNESS, WATERSMEETING ROAD, BOLTON | health & fitness club and premises | BL1 8TT | 77,686 sq ft | £221,000 |
| UNITS 1-3, OSMAN HOUSE, PRINCE STREET, BOLTON | workshop and premises | BL1 2NP | 60,652 sq ft | £210,000 |
| HOLIDAY INN BOLTON CENTRE 1, HIGHER BRIDGE STREET, BOLTON | hotel and premises | BL1 2EW | — | £205,000 |
| ALDI FOOD STORES LTD, HIGHER BRIDGE STREET, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL1 2HJ | 15,423 sq ft | £200,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →