Postcode BL1 5SW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has an average 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 25.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from BL1 5SW.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5SW 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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £350,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £235,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 53 | £165,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 10 | £105,000 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,950 | £86,250 | £150,000 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £259,950 | £80,000 | £151,500 | £108,250 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £110,000 | £160,000 | £99,998 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £90,000 | £163,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £90,000 | £155,000 | £116,250 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £90,000 | £185,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £332,500 | £110,000 | £225,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £92,750 | £212,000 | £149,475 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £105,000 | £208,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £321,120 | £105,000 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £236,000 | £167,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £126 | £156 | £105 |
| 2017 | £208 | £131 | £153 | £122 |
| 2018 | £204 | £128 | £174 | £110 |
| 2019 | £208 | £121 | £174 | £120 |
| 2020 | £228 | £139 | £184 | £127 |
| 2021 | £252 | £120 | £200 | £147 |
| 2022 | £275 | £167 | £219 | £162 |
| 2023 | £256 | £160 | £219 | £169 |
| 2024 | £276 | £149 | £230 | £189 |
| 2025 | £289 | £197 | £255 | £198 |
| 2026 | £304 | £167 | £259 | £200 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 5SW.
In the BL1 5SW postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Selectavine | 837 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SN | Walking directions to Selectavine |
| 0.1 mi | Doff's Supermarket | 811 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SL | Walking directions to Doff's Supermarket |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for BL1 5SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Priest
Smithills - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 5SW records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around BL1 5SW in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL1 5SW, including Johnson Fold Community Primary School (Outstanding), Markland Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Church Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL1 5SW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL1 5SW is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Priest (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.