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About

Smithills is a residential ward located in the northern part of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from semi-detached homes to larger properties, with pockets of green space scattered throughout. Smithills borders the West Pennine Moors, offering easy access to countryside walks and outdoor activities. The ward includes parts of Smithills Dean, a wooded valley with historical significance.

Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Smithills Hall, a historic manor house, is a notable landmark and popular visitor attraction. Public transport links connect the area to Bolton town centre and surrounding districts. The ward has a suburban feel, with a balance of residential areas and natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Smithills has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Smithills is £40,376 per year. There are 6 schools in Smithills: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Smithills

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smithills in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£337,500
Flats16£107,500
Semi-Detached73£220,000
Terraced77£159,950

10 years median price trend in Smithills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithills.

All postcodes in Smithills

BL16JG

Penny Lane

BL17NN

Third Street

BL14NN

Shrewsbury Road

BL14NW

Shrewsbury Road

BL15QQ

Bleasdale Road

BL15SU

Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL15UR

Chipping Road

BL16BG

Wythburn Avenue

BL16HS

Canon's Close

BL16TA

Milnholme

BL14EG

Hastings Road

BL14EX

Salisbury Avenue

BL14NE

Back Somerset Road West

BL14PE

Ash Lawns

BL15JT

Back Bowen Street

BL15QT

Marlwood Road

BL15SL

Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL16DD

Whittle Grove

BL16DT

Arkwright Close

BL16LQ

Mytton Road

BL17QT

Aspen Close

BL17SJ

Aspen Close

BL14ER

Bloomsbury Crescent

BL14GQ

Chatsworth Court

BL14PF

Chassen Road

BL15PL

Hexham Avenue

BL15QY

Grizedale Close

BL16AA

Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL16AE

Conway Avenue

BL17NH

Barrow Bridge Road

BL17NJ

Barrow Bridge Road

BL17SL

Hornbeam Close

BL16BX

Mansfield Grove

BL13LX

Raveden Close

BL16JR

New Springs

BL15JZ

Back Dougill Street

BL15PS

Landmark Court

BL15TT

Romney Road

BL16DJ

Ivy Road

BL16DP

Smithills

BL16DZ

Sunnyside Road

BL16EY

Gilnow & Victory

BL16HA

Rathybank Close

BL16LY

Garwick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.