Postcode BL1 6ND 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 and high crime levels, with around 67.9 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 1.7 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, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from BL1 6ND.
Smithills near BL1 6ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow 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 6ND 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 6ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M. & K. Off Licence | 162 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE | Walking directions to M. & K. Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
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.