Cost of Living in BL1
Bolton
BL1 at a glance
Postcode district (BL1)£171k
Median home price
3,461
Sales (last 5y)
-39%
vs national median
£148
Est. council tax / mo
3.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the BL1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in BL1
Postcode district (BL1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £365,000 | 557 | −£45k |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 1,101 | −£40k |
| Terraced | £122,000 | 2,068 | −£96k |
| Flat | £100,000 | 691 | −£132k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in BL1
Band C
Estimated band
£1,778
Estimated annual cost
£148
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (BL1)BL1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.9 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 45 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 39% less than the national median.