Postcode BL1 4EL is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton & Deane area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Heaton & Deane is £43,300 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Heaton & Deane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton & Deane has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Heaton & Deane is £43,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 4EL.
Heaton & Deane near BL1 4EL 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.
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £159,950 |
10 year median price trend in Smithills
In the BL1 4EL postcode area, located within Heaton & Deane, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market European Food | 294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Mini Market European Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Alps Convenience Store | 218 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Alps Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.