Postcode BL1 7PD 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 Lostock located about 2.8 miles away.
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 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7PD.
Smithills near BL1 7PD 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7PD postcode area, located within Smithills, there are no 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.