Postcode BL1 6JT 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 9 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from BL1 6JT.
Smithills near BL1 6JT 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 6JT postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.