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BL3

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL3 is the postcode district for BOLTON, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £199,432
1yr change ▲ 26.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£199,432

▲ 26.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

41 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in BL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL3 is £199,432, which is 48% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL3 cost 30.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL3 have risen 26.5% 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 £317,902 257
Semi-detached £202,121 578
Terraced £132,719 892
Flat £112,297 160
All types £199,432 1984

5-Year Price History

£178K £194K £209K £225K £240K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BL3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL3 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
0.1 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
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL3 has 41 schools within or near its boundaries, including 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brandwood Primary School Primary Good mi
Clarendon Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pikes Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sunning Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Haslam Park Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

13

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

198,921

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BL3 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL3 is collected by Bury. The Band D rate is £2,180/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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BL3 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL3 (BOLTON) offers affordable property prices (£199,432, 31% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 41 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BL3 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL3 BOLTON?
The average house price in BL3 (BOLTON) is £199,432, based on 1984 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 26.5% over the past year.
Is BL3 BOLTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BL3 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 (0.1 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 BL3 BOLTON?
The population of BL3 (BOLTON) is approximately 198,921 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BL3?
The average broadband download speed in BL3 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BL3 BOLTON?
There are 41 schools in or near BL3. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 13 Good. None require improvement.

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