Living in BL6, Bolton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BL6 in Bolton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Bolton: £202,770, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around BL6
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central BL6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £144,000 and a range from £60,000 to £447,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 BARLOW STREET, BL6 5PL | terraced | £103,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 284 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BL6 5NY | terraced | £95,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 22 SIEMENS STREET, BL6 5PR | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 38 FOX STREET, BL6 5NZ | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 67 NAPIER DRIVE, BL6 6GF | detached | £372,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 9 DERWENT CLOSE, BL6 6DR | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Beacon Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Rivington Foundation Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
11 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BL6 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bolton's figures.
Common questions about BL6
What is the average house price in BL6?
The average sold price in Bolton is £202,770 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BL6?
Prices in Bolton are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BL6?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central BL6 in the last 2 years is £144,000, ranging from £60,000 to £447,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BL6?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central BL6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BL6?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BL6 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BL6 at risk of flooding?
Central BL6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BL6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £144,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BL6 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BL6 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BL6 or BL5, BL6 or BL1, BL6 or WN2.
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