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BL6

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL6 is the postcode district for BOLTON, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £291,250
1yr change ▼ 11.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£291,250

▼ 11.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£260K £275K £290K £305K £319K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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
0.0 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.

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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

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,839

Population

62

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BL6 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL6 BOLTON?
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 BOLTON 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 is the population of BL6 BOLTON?
The population of BL6 (BOLTON) is approximately 120,839 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BL6 BOLTON?
There are 14 schools in or near BL6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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