Postcode BL1 7NX is located in a major urban area, within the Smithills ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Dunscar & Egerton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Dunscar & Egerton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7NX.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL1 7NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 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 | 63 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £162,475 |
10 year median price trend in Smithills
In the BL1 7NX postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.