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BL5

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL5 covers BOLTON in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £309,713
1yr change ▲ 29.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£309,713

▲ 29.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

308 Mbps

Property Prices in BL5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL5 is £309,713, which is 19% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL5 cost 7.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL5 have risen 29.6% 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 £357,808 420
Semi-detached £218,384 527
Terraced £161,993 478
Flat £114,206 94
All types £309,713 1574

5-Year Price History

£248K £276K £304K £332K £360K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BL5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL5 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 BL5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL5 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eatock Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Primary Not inspected mi
St Thomas CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton Primary Not inspected mi
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

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 BL5 are 308.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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308.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL5 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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BL5 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL5 (BOLTON) offers property prices near the national average (£309,713), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (308 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BL5 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL5 BOLTON?
The average house price in BL5 (BOLTON) is £309,713, based on 1574 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 29.6% over the past year.
Is BL5 BOLTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BL5 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 BL5 BOLTON?
The population of BL5 (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 BL5?
The average broadband download speed in BL5 is 308 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BL5 BOLTON?
There are 10 schools in or near BL5. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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