Postcode BL1 5SX 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a moderate 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.
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 of residents in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £41,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from BL1 5SX.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 5SX 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 196 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 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 | 30 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £159,950 |
10 year median price trend in Smithills
In the BL1 5SX postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 5SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Selectavine | 837 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SN | Walking directions to Selectavine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.