Postcode BL1 5RN is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moss Bank Park.
Smithills has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from BL1 5RN.
Smithills near BL1 5RN 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5RN postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5RN
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
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.