Postcode BL1 4NH 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. The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.3 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 high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from BL1 4NH.
Heaton & Deane near BL1 4NH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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 | 29 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £162,475 |
10 year median price trend in Smithills
In the BL1 4NH postcode area, located within Heaton & Deane, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4NH
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Sopron Off Licence | Battenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Sopron Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 01/01/2026.