Postcode BL1 6HT 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moss Bank Park.
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, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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 per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from BL1 6HT.
Smithills near BL1 6HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moss Bank Park | Large | Walking directions to Moss Bank Park |
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 6HT postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Abbotsford Road, Bolton, BL1 6AY | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Chorley Mini Market | 314 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU | Walking directions to Chorley Mini Market |
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.