Postcode BL1 8BG is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Smithills area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 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 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barlow Park.
Smithills has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Smithills has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from BL1 8BG.
Smithills near BL1 8BG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £265,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £108,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 8BG postcode area, located within Smithills, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Balaton | Back Carl Street, Bolton, BL1 8DF | Walking directions to Balaton |
| 0.4 mi | T.F.G. | Bertha Street, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to T.F.G. |
| 0.4 mi | M&M Mini Market | 305 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3PF | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Choman Mini Market | 290 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to Choman Mini Market |
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.