Postcode BL1 3LB is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Smithills has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a high crime rate.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from BL1 3LB.
Smithills near BL1 3LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £265,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £120,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 3LB postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Balaton | Back Carl Street, Bolton, BL1 8DF | Walking directions to Balaton |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3EN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | T.F.G. | Bertha Street, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to T.F.G. |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.