Postcode BL1 6BS 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Smithills has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 0.7% 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 of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 6BS.
Smithills near BL1 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.6 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 6BS postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market European Food | 294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Mini Market European Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.