BL4 — BOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BL4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL4 is £181,426, which is 52% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL4 cost 36.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL4 have risen 2.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£270,282	58
Semi-detached	£186,201	553
Terraced	£138,715	501
Flat	£98,242	69
All types	£181,426	1246

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BL4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 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 BL4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL4 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
The Orchards Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Highfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kearsley West Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cherry Tree Primary School	Primary	Good	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 BL4 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL4 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

BL4 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL4 (BOLTON) offers affordable property prices (£181,426, 37% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£199K

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▼ 11.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BL4?

The average house price in BL4 (BOLTON) is £181,426, based on 1246 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.6% over the past year.

Is BL4 a safe area to live?

Crime in BL4 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 (0.0 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 BL4?

There are 21 schools in or near BL4. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BL4?

Council tax in BL4 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 BL4?

The average broadband download speed in BL4 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BL4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in BL4 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 310,085.