BL6 — BOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BL6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL6 is £291,250, which is 24% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Property values in BL6 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in BL6 have fallen 11.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£421,877	461
Semi-detached	£233,755	495
Terraced	£165,568	584
Flat	£136,167	104
All types	£291,250	1716

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BL6

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 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

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BL6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL6 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blackrod Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Claypool Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,839

Population

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

35.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BL6 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL6 is collected by Chorley. The Band D rate is £2,133/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

BL6 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL6 (BOLTON) offers property prices near the national average (£291,250), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BL5

BOLTON

£310K

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£320K

▲ 0.2% YoY

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£265K

▲ 4.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BL6?

The average house price in BL6 (BOLTON) is £291,250, based on 1716 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.7% over the past year.

Is BL6 a safe area to live?

Crime in BL6 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 are the schools like in BL6?

There are 14 schools in or near BL6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BL6?

Council tax in BL6 is collected by Chorley. The Band D rate is £2,133 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BL6?

The average broadband download speed in BL6 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BL6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 35% of homes in BL6 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 120,839.