BL1 — BOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL1 is £218,108, which is 43% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL1 cost 24.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL1 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£436,058	325
Semi-detached	£237,471	678
Terraced	£136,764	1196
Flat	£123,215	398
All types	£218,108	2751

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in BL1?

Compare mortgage rates for a £174K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in BL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL1 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in BL1

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in BL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL1 has 34 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brownlow Fold Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Church Road Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Devonshire Road Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Gaskell Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
High Lawn Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

310,085

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BL1 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL1 is collected by Bolton. The Band D rate is £2,045/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BL1 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL1 (BOLTON) offers affordable property prices (£218,108, 24% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in BL1 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

BL2

BOLTON

£220K

▲ 3.8% YoY

BL3

BOLTON

£199K

▲ 26.5% YoY

Compare BL1 with nearby areas

BL1 vs BL2 BL1 vs BL3

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Greater Manchester House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BL1?

The average house price in BL1 (BOLTON) is £218,108, based on 2751 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is BL1 a safe area to live?

Crime in BL1 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BL1?

There are 34 schools in or near BL1. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BL1?

Council tax in BL1 is collected by Bolton. The Band D rate is £2,045 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BL1?

The average broadband download speed in BL1 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BL1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in BL1 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 310,085.