Postcode BL1 5QL is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Doffcocker & Moss Bank area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moss Bank Park.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 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 5QL.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5QL 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moss Bank Park | Large | Walking directions to Moss Bank Park |
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 5QL postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Top O'th Brew Convenience Store | Back Markland Hill Lane East, Bolton, BL1 5PT | Walking directions to Top O'th Brew Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Selectavine | 837 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SN | Walking directions to Selectavine |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Abbotsford Road, Bolton, BL1 6AY | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.