Property profile

30Forest Road

Map showing 30, Forest Road, Bolton

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Estimated sale price

£290,000

Semi-Detached sold in Smithills

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold11 Apr 2012
£185,000Change since last sale: +£105,000 (+57%)
Annualised change
+3.1% per yearBolton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2012: +5.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £258 per sq ft
£276 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+6.8%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Smithills
£238,000Estimate vs local median: +£52,000 (+22%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area98 m² / 1,051 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection12 Jul 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Apr 2012£185,000-

Local market

Property prices in Smithills

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 162
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £300K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£364,000£300
Semi-Detached64£238,000£258
Terraced69£170,000£204
Flats6£112,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smithills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,950£86,250£150,000£97,000
2017£259,950£80,000£151,500£108,250
2018£255,000£110,000£160,000£99,998
2019£235,000£90,000£163,000£105,000
2020£304,000£90,000£155,000£116,250
2021£370,000£90,000£185,000£125,000
2022£332,500£110,000£225,000£136,000
2023£335,000£92,750£212,000£149,475
2024£360,000£105,000£208,500£155,000
2025£321,120£105,000£233,000£160,000
2026£415,000£112,500£249,750£176,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£126£156£105
2017£208£131£153£122
2018£204£128£174£110
2019£208£121£174£120
2020£228£139£184£127
2021£252£120£200£147
2022£275£167£219£162
2023£256£160£219£169
2024£276£149£230£189
2025£278£197£255£198
2026£336£167£257£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 6LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 6LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 20261, Albion Terrace, Bolton, BL1 6LXTerracedFreehold£290,000
02 Apr 202628, Kenwood Road, Bolton, BL1 6NASemi-DetachedLeasehold£236,000
13 Jun 202528, Kenwood Road, Bolton, BL1 6NASemi-DetachedLeasehold£252,500
05 Jun 202672, Moss Lane, Bolton, BL1 6LYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£285,000
05 Jun 202694, Moss Lane, Bolton, BL1 6LYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£327,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
24, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold94 m²£59,250 (2000)
26, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold93 m²£176,000 (2016)
27, Forest Road, Bolton-104 m²-
28 Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold78 m²£228,000 (2024)
29, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold92 m²£180,000 (2017)
31, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold128 m²£238,000 (2009)
32, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold75 m²£140,000 (2014)
34, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold71 m²£235,000 (2022)
35, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold86 m²£190,000 (2015)
36, Forest Road, BoltonLeasehold96 m²£140,000 (2011)

Area insights for BL1 6LT

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Overview

Postcode BL1 6LT is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year. The median sale price in Smithills is £220,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moss Bank Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Smithills has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,591 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Smithills has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from BL1 6LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Smithills near BL1 6LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 6LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMoss Bank ParkLargeWalking directions to Moss Bank Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
3,326 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
18.41(+207%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.14(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.33(-64%)
Burglary
11.43(+106%)
Other theft
6.98(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
91.12%
Indian
10
3.29%
Other White
8
2.63%
Irish
3
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
42.98%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.74%
No qualifications
23
9.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.88%
Owns with a mortgage
54
42.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Schools

In the BL1 6LT postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BL1 6LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondarySmithills SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableYouth Challenge PruAcademy alternative provision converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 6LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 6LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miM. & K. Off Licence162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EEWalking directions to M. & K. Off Licence