Property profile

116 Lightbounds Road

Map showing 116 Lightbounds Road, Bolton

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£175,000

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 sold23 May 2025
£55,000Change since last sale: +£120,000 (+218%)
Annualised change
+135% per yearBolton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +3.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £258 per sq ft
£232 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£26 per sq ft (−9.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Smithills
£238,000Estimate vs local median: −£63,000 (−26%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area70 m² / 753 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection06 Jul 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 May 2025£55,000-

Local market

Property prices in Smithills

Median price: £219,950
Price per sq ft: £230
Sales (last 12 months): 150
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £299K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £219,950 (about £230 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£350,000£293
Semi-Detached58£238,000£258
Terraced60£165,000£207
Flats9£105,000£194

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£234,000£160,000
2026£410,000£115,000£236,000£167,500
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£257£197
2026£337£175£253£204
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 5UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 5UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025116, Lightbounds Road, Bolton, BL1 5UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£55,000
09 Jan 202631, Worston Avenue, Bolton, BL1 5UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
14 May 202636, Dunsop Drive, Bolton, BL1 5TZTerracedFreehold£111,000
03 Dec 202563, Dunsop Drive, Bolton, BL1 5TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£98,000
30 Sept 202563, Dunsop Drive, Bolton, BL1 5TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
80 Lightbounds Road, Bolton-71 m²-
82, Lightbounds Road, BoltonFreehold89 m²£75,000 (2006)
84, Lightbounds Road, BoltonFreehold62 m²£86,500 (2018)
94 Lightbounds Road, Bolton, BoltonFreehold75 m²£102,500 (2021)
96, Lightbounds Road, Bolton-70 m²-
100, Lightbounds Road, BoltonLeasehold70 m²£75,000 (2017)
102, Lightbounds Road, BoltonFreehold82 m²£23,453 (2004)
104 Lightbounds Road, BoltonFreehold74 m²£113,000 (2021)
108, Lightbounds Road, Bolton-68 m²-
112 Lightbounds Road, Bolton-70 m²-

Area insights for BL1 5UP

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Overview

Postcode BL1 5UP is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Doffcocker & Moss Bank area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year. The median sale price in Smithills is £219,950 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £299,496. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moss Bank Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
50.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 236 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.7%

Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from BL1 5UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5UP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 5UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoss Bank ParkLargeWalking directions to Moss Bank Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
1,566.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.6(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.93(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.62(+129%)
Public order
20.62(+104%)
Burglary
6.87(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
90.16%
Other White
9
2.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.22%
Indian
4
1.27%
African
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
37.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
13.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
38.41%
Owns outright
35
25.36%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.12%
Other social rented
17
12.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

Schools

In the BL1 5UP postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 5UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohnson Fold Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChurch Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 5UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 5UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSelectavine837 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SNWalking directions to Selectavine
0.5 miDoff's Supermarket811 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SLWalking directions to Doff's Supermarket