Postcode BL1 3BU is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Smithills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 3BU.
Smithills near BL1 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL1 3BU postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market European Food | 294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Mini Market European Food |
| 0.1 mi | Alps Convenience Store | 218 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Alps Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.