Cost of Living in BL7
Bolton
BL7 at a glance
Postcode district (BL7)£296k
Median home price
1,206
Sales (last 5y)
+6%
vs national median
£148
Est. council tax / mo
8.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the BL7 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 BL7
Postcode district (BL7)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 | £425,000 | 371 | +£15k |
| Semi-detached | £261,000 | 293 | +£1k |
| Terraced | £215,000 | 461 | −£3k |
| Flat | £168,600 | 149 | −£63k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in BL7
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 (BL7)BL7 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8.4 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 14 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 6% more than the national median.