Postcode BL1 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Gilnow & Victory area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 6DS.
Gilnow & Victory near BL1 6DS 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 1.5 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 6DS postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market European Food | 294 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Mini Market European Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 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.