Postcode BL1 5EY 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 Doffcocker & Moss Bank area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from BL1 5EY.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lostock located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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 | 82 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £154,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
In the BL1 5EY postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Top O'th Brew Convenience Store | Back Markland Hill Lane East, Bolton, BL1 5PT | Walking directions to Top O'th Brew Convenience Store |
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.