Postcode BL1 6JS is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year. The median sale price in Smithills is £220,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,250 and £299,998. 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,591 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Smithills is £49,066 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from BL1 6JS.
Smithills near BL1 6JS 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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Smithills area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £362,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £234,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 69 | £170,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £175 |
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 | £108,500 | £231,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £112,500 | £241,500 | £175,000 |
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 | £278 | £196 | £253 | £198 |
| 2026 | £336 | £167 | £260 | £200 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 6JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | 24, Smithills Croft Road, Bolton, BL1 6LN | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 14, Woodburn Drive, Bolton, BL1 6NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 12, Woodburn Drive, Bolton, BL1 6NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 8, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JN | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 14, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JN | Detached | Leasehold | £520,000 |
In the BL1 6JS postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Smithills School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2011. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Thornleigh Salesian College | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 6JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 6JS, 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 6JS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around BL1 6JS in Smithills is £220,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL1 6JS, including Smithills School (Requires improvement), St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School (Good) and Thornleigh Salesian College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL1 6JS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,591 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 6JS is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Priest (Liberal Democrats).