Postcode BL1 3LS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 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 Smithills is £49,066 per year. The median sale price in Smithills is £220,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,250 and £299,998. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Barlow Park.
Smithills has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,979 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from BL1 3LS.
Smithills near BL1 3LS 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £362,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £234,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 69 | £170,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £108,500 | £231,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £112,500 | £241,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £196 | £253 | £198 |
| 2026 | £336 | £167 | £260 | £200 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 326, Temple Drive, Bolton, BL1 3LS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £209,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 318, Temple Drive, Bolton, BL1 3LS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 80A, Temple Road, Bolton, BL1 3LT | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 64, Temple Road, Bolton, BL1 3LT | Detached | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 623, Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the BL1 3LS postcode area, located within Smithills, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Smithills School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Thornleigh Salesian College | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Balaton | Back Carl Street, Bolton, BL1 8DF | Walking directions to Balaton |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Priest
Smithills - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 3LS records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around BL1 3LS in Smithills is £220,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL1 3LS, including Smithills School (Requires improvement), Thornleigh Salesian College (Requires improvement) and St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL1 3LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,979 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL1 3LS is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Priest (Liberal Democrats).