Property profile

71 Smethurst Lane

Map showing 71 Smethurst Lane, Bolton

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£270,000

Semi-Detached sold in Hulton

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

Price per sq ftLocal median £282 per sq ft
£324 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£42 per sq ft (+15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Hulton
£250,000Estimate vs local median: +£22,000 (+8.9%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area78 m² / 840 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection22 Nov 2024

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Hulton

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £262
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £300K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£350,000£314
Semi-Detached55£250,000£282
Flats3£170,000£208
Terraced55£160,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,500£149,950£132,750£91,750
2017£243,950£99,000£140,000£93,000
2018£242,500£109,975£145,650£88,950
2019£235,000£114,500£158,000£105,000
2020£252,000£75,500£166,500£111,500
2021£280,000£88,998£185,000£118,750
2022£347,475£98,500£221,250£145,000
2023£326,000£99,000£198,000£133,000
2024£335,750£125,500£227,500£150,000
2025£310,000£118,000£238,500£165,000
2026£350,000£170,000£253,750£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£239£167£115
2017£207£151£172£107
2018£204£187£182£108
2019£215£145£178£114
2020£231£137£196£132
2021£253£120£206£145
2022£293£154£262£163
2023£286£140£234£167
2024£302£190£252£187
2025£306£164£277£189
2026£308£239£287£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025138, Sapling Road, Bolton, BL3 3QGTerracedLeasehold£155,000
20 Jun 20257, Zetland Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
28 Jan 202645, Heathfield Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£400,000
22 May 202641, Normanby Street, Bolton, BL3 3QRTerracedLeasehold£150,500
22 May 202641, Normanby Street, Bolton, BL3 3QRTerracedLeasehold£150,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
69 Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold70 m²£172,000 (2023)
73, Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold118 m²£245,000 (2021)
75 Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold116 m²£255,000 (2022)
77, Smethurst Lane, Bolton-80 m²-
90 Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold74 m²£141,000 (2010)
92, Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold70 m²£273,500 (2022)
94, Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold71 m²£120,000 (2012)
96 Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold66 m²£185,000 (2008)
98 Smethurst Lane, BoltonLeasehold71 m²£220,000 (2023)

Area insights for BL3 3QJ

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Overview

Postcode BL3 3QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Daubhill & Fernhill Gate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The median sale price in Hulton is £230,000 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Morris Green Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,941 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from BL3 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 3QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMorris Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Morris Green Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,399 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.03(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.14(+46%)
Burglary
22.22(+301%)
Public order
13.73(+36%)
Other theft
13.73(+108%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
83.54%
Indian
18
5.7%
Pakistani
11
3.48%
Other White
6
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.58%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
58
23.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.43%
No qualifications
47
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.67%
Apprenticeship
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50.79%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the BL3 3QJ postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 12 primary and 3 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 BL3 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Bede AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryHeathfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryEssa AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop 'N' StopGeorgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QFWalking directions to Shop 'N' Stop
0.2 miSt. Helen's Road Convenience Store435 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3RTWalking directions to St. Helen's Road Convenience Store
0.3 miAdam's Mini MarketBlethyn Street, Bolton, BL3 3RTWalking directions to Adam's Mini Market
0.3 miJai-Harshidh Maa Mini MarketBack Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PGWalking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market
0.3 miMolan's Mini Mart187 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JUWalking directions to Molan's Mini Mart