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BL4

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL4 encompasses BOLTON and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £181,426
1yr change ▲ 2.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£181,426

▲ 2.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

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.

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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

£176K £179K £182K £185K £188K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

8

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 BL4 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BL4 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL4 BOLTON?
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 BOLTON 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 is the population of BL4 BOLTON?
The population of BL4 (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 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 are schools like in BL4 BOLTON?
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.

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