Postcode BL1 6EQ 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 6EQ.
Smithills near BL1 6EQ 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 176 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £680,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £355,000; semi-detached at £222,000; terraced at £161,000; flats at £146,000.
10 years price trend in Smithills
In the BL1 6EQ postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.