2,336
Commercial units
4,015
Avg size (sq ft)
11–434,829
Size range (sq ft)
£23,415
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Bolton (BL3)
The BL3 district contains 2,336 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 2,185 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 434,829 sq ft, with an average of about 4,015 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £90 to £1,400,000, averaging £23,415.
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Sample of commercial units in Bolton (BL3)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COLLEGE, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON | college and premises | BL3 5BG | — | £1,400,000 |
| SAINSBURYS, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL3 6DH | 78,437 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| UNIT 1, BURNDEN PARK, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL3 2NE | 96,296 sq ft | £1,310,000 |
| ON, RAIKES LANE, BOLTON | waste incinerator and premises | BL3 2RE | — | £1,250,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON | university and premises | BL3 5AB | — | £865,000 |
| 1, VINCENT WAY, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL3 2NB | 72,132 sq ft | £785,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON EAGLE CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY WAY, BOLTON | university and premises | BL3 6EX | — | £730,000 |
| ESSA ACADEMY, LEVER EDGE LANE, BOLTON | school and premises | BL3 3HH | — | £590,000 |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL 89-125, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON | school and premises | BL3 5AG | — | £585,000 |
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED, NELSON STREET, BOLTON | factory and premises | BL3 2JJ | 221,889 sq ft | £545,000 |
| BOLTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON | college and premises | BL3 5BU | — | £545,000 |
| KINGS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, FRESHFIELD AVENUE, BOLTON | school and premises | BL3 3HL | — | £535,000 |
| TESCO, CROSSLEY STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON | superstore and premises | BL3 1AA | 31,670 sq ft | £495,000 |
| WILSON & CO, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL3 2NY | 51,381 sq ft | £425,000 |
| UNIT 1A, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL3 6DH | 40,393 sq ft | £410,000 |
| PENDRAGON SABRE LTD, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL3 2RJ | 29,757 sq ft | £405,000 |
| DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST, WESTON STREET, BOLTON | garage and premises | BL3 2AW | — | £402,500 |
| ULTRA FINISHING LTD RAIKES LN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | warehouse and premises | BL3 2NH | 173,213 sq ft | £400,000 |
| PARK CAKES, DUCKWORTH STREET, BOLTON | factory and premises | BL3 4XX | 116,234 sq ft | £397,500 |
| NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING, THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON | university and premises | BL3 5AB | — | £390,000 |
| THE BALMAYNA, WASHINGTON STREET, BOLTON | wedding venue & premises | BL3 5EY | — | £385,000 |
| NHS BOLTON BOLTON ONE, MOOR LANE, BOLTON | health centre and premises | BL3 5BN | — | £367,500 |
| LADYBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, NEW YORK, BOLTON | school and premises | BL3 4NG | — | £350,000 |
| SUEZ RECYCLING & RECOVERY, HIGHER SWAN LANE, BOLTON | workshop and premises | BL3 3AJ | 91,210 sq ft | £320,000 |
| RYBROOK VOLVO, MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL3 2BY | 24,874 sq ft | £315,000 |
| ALDI, VINCENT WAY, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL3 2NB | 19,222 sq ft | £312,500 |
| DW SPORTS FITNESS UNIT 3, BURNDEN PARK, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | leisure centre and premises | BL3 2NE | 50,849 sq ft | £292,500 |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST, BOLTON ONE, MOOR LANE, BOLTON | leisure centre and premises | BL3 5BN | — | £282,500 |
| UNIT 1B, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL3 6DH | 20,013 sq ft | £280,000 |
| SAFESTORE, SUMMERFIELD ROAD, BOLTON | self storage facility and premises | BL3 2NQ | 79,819 sq ft | £267,500 |
| BOLTON PLASTIC COMPONENTS LTD, LEVER STREET, BOLTON | factory and premises | BL3 6NZ | 203,618 sq ft | £265,000 |
| ALDI, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL3 6DH | 15,995 sq ft | £252,500 |
| LITTLE LEVER SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON | school and premises | BL3 1BT | — | £245,000 |
| LIDL 164-172, DERBY STREET, BOLTON | shop and premises | BL3 6JR | 17,404 sq ft | £242,000 |
| UNIT 6, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL3 6DH | 14,993 sq ft | £229,000 |
| UNIT 2, TRINITY STREET, BOLTON | retail warehouse and premises | BL3 6DH | 19,859 sq ft | £228,000 |
| GROSVENOR CASINO, ORMROD STREET, BOLTON | casino and premises | BL3 5DJ | 25,764 sq ft | £220,000 |
| WEST RIDING HYUNDAI, BRIDGEMAN STREET, BOLTON | car showroom and premises | BL3 6BS | 32,818 sq ft | £220,000 |
| PHASE 1 & 2 MOOR MILL, ROTHWELL STREET, BOLTON | warehouse and premises | BL3 6SG | 55,442 sq ft | £219,000 |
| M K M BUILDING MERCHANTS, MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON | builders merchants and premises | BL3 2BY | 25,423 sq ft | £217,000 |
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 →