Postcode BL1 6DW 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Gilnow & Victory is £32,500 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 5,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 43.8% 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 of residents in Gilnow & Victory is £32,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 6DW.
Gilnow & Victory near BL1 6DW 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 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 6DW postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6DW
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.