Postcode insights

BL1 4ND

Devonshire Road

Smithills

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Detailed insights for BL1 4ND

Overview

Postcode BL1 4ND 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 and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Heaton & Deane has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 4ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton & Deane near BL1 4ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
8,189.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.66(-23%)
Vehicle crime
16.12(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.75(+20%)
Public order
4.78(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
55.56%
Pakistani
65
17.62%
Indian
43
11.65%
Other
12
3.25%
Other Asian
8
2.17%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
34.88%
No qualifications
62
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
46.15%
Owns outright
46
29.49%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.59%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.21%
Social rents from council
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Smithills

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £300K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£350,000£271
Semi-Detached55£235,000£265
Terraced53£165,000£209
Flats10£105,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smithills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£105,000£230,000£160,000
2026£397,500£115,000£236,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£289£197£255£198
2026£304£167£259£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Smithills in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202562, Somerset Road, Bolton, BL1 4NFTerracedLeasehold£190,000
24 Apr 202675, Kirkby Road, Bolton, BL1 4EQTerracedLeasehold£215,500
23 Jan 20269, Thomasson Court, Bolton, BL1 4QQFlatsLeasehold£115,000
26 Sept 202532, Thomasson Court, Bolton, BL1 4QQFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Apr 202523, Leighton Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,950

Schools

In the BL1 4ND postcode area, located within Heaton & Deane, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 4ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryDevonshire Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.0 miNot applicableThomasson Memorial SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBolton School Infant & Nursery SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 4ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsMornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miK&S. Grocers & Off LicenceGlade Street, Bolton, BL1 4RHWalking directions to K&S. Grocers & Off Licence
0.5 miChorley Mini Market314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JUWalking directions to Chorley Mini Market
0.5 miMini Market European Food294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JUWalking directions to Mini Market European Food
0.5 miPremier270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JEWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL1 4ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Priest

Smithills - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
WardSmithillsE05014834
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heaton & DeaneE02001001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 018EE01004923
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 4ND

Is BL1 4ND (Heaton & Deane) safe?

The area around BL1 4ND records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BL1 4ND?

The median sale price around BL1 4ND in Heaton & Deane is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL1 4ND?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 4ND, including Devonshire Road Primary School (Good), Thomasson Memorial School (Good) and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 4ND?

BL1 4ND scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 4ND (Heaton & Deane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL1 4ND is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Priest (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.