Postcode BL1 5SL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from BL1 5SL.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5SL 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 1.4 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 5SL postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Selectavine | 837 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SN | Walking directions to Selectavine |
| 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 |
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.