Postcode BL1 6JL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Barlow Park.
Smithills has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from BL1 6JL.
Smithills near BL1 6JL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £350,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £235,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 53 | £165,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 10 | £105,000 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,950 | £86,250 | £150,000 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £259,950 | £80,000 | £151,500 | £108,250 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £110,000 | £160,000 | £99,998 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £90,000 | £163,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £90,000 | £155,000 | £116,250 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £90,000 | £185,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £332,500 | £110,000 | £225,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £92,750 | £212,000 | £149,475 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £105,000 | £208,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £321,120 | £105,000 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £236,000 | £167,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £126 | £156 | £105 |
| 2017 | £208 | £131 | £153 | £122 |
| 2018 | £204 | £128 | £174 | £110 |
| 2019 | £208 | £121 | £174 | £120 |
| 2020 | £228 | £139 | £184 | £127 |
| 2021 | £252 | £120 | £200 | £147 |
| 2022 | £275 | £167 | £219 | £162 |
| 2023 | £256 | £160 | £219 | £169 |
| 2024 | £276 | £149 | £230 | £189 |
| 2025 | £289 | £197 | £255 | £198 |
| 2026 | £304 | £167 | £259 | £200 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 6JL.
In the BL1 6JL postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for BL1 6JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Priest
Smithills - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 6JL records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL1 6JL in Smithills is £205,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL1 6JL, including Smithills School (Requires improvement), Youth Challenge Pru (Outstanding) and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL1 6JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,319 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL1 6JL is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Priest (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.