Postcode BL1 7NA is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Doffcocker & Moss Bank area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moss Bank Park.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £41,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7NA.
Doffcocker & Moss Bank near BL1 7NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lostock located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moss Bank Park | Large | Walking directions to Moss Bank 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 7NA postcode area, located within Doffcocker & Moss Bank, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.