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BL1

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL1 encompasses BOLTON and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £218,108
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£218,108

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

34 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

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.

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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

£211K £216K £220K £225K £230K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

310,085

Population

62

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.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about BL1 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL1 BOLTON?
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 BOLTON 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 is the population of BL1 BOLTON?
The population of BL1 (BOLTON) is approximately 310,085 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BL1 BOLTON?
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.

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