Postcode BL1 6JP 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 very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Smithills is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Barlow Park.
Smithills has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a high crime rate.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from BL1 6JP.
Smithills near BL1 6JP 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 1.7 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 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 6JP 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 6JP
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.