Postcode BL1 5LT 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.1 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 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 5LT.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5LT 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 1.5 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 5LT postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Abbotsford Road, Bolton, BL1 6AY | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Top O'th Brew Convenience Store | Back Markland Hill Lane East, Bolton, BL1 5PT | Walking directions to Top O'th Brew Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Mini Market European Food | 294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Mini Market European Food |
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.