Postcode BL1 4LU is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton & Deane area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Heaton & Deane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Heaton & Deane has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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 per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 4LU.
Heaton & Deane near BL1 4LU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 84 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £154,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
In the BL1 4LU postcode area, located within Heaton & Deane, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | K&S. Grocers & Off Licence | Glade Street, Bolton, BL1 4RH | Walking directions to K&S. Grocers & Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.