Living in BL78, Bolton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BL78 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 BL78
74 recorded home sales on the streets around central BL78 in the last 2 years, with a median of £148,000 and a range from £60,000 to £343,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 MARION STREET, BL3 2PN | terraced | £117,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 40 BRENTWOOD DRIVE, BL4 7TR | detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 19 PRESTALL COURT, BL4 7NA | semi-detached | £133,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 22 MARION STREET, BL3 2PN | terraced | £148,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 63 CAMPBELL STREET, BL4 7NF | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 19 MARION STREET, BL3 2PN | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-02-27 |
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
96 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestolee Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Harper Green School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
65 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Huda Primary School, Bolton Islamic Girls School, Bolton School Boys' Division, Lord's School, Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya.
All 5 fee-paying schools near BL78, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Greater Manchester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 19.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 14.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.3% |
| Professional occupations | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central BL78 in 2026-06, 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Bolton's figures.
Common questions about BL78
What is the average house price in BL78?
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 BL78?
Prices in Bolton are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BL78?
The median of 74 recorded sales around central BL78 in the last 2 years is £148,000, ranging from £60,000 to £343,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BL78?
96 schools sit within 3 miles of central BL78, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BL78?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BL78 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BL78 at risk of flooding?
Central BL78 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 BL78 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £148,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BL78 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BL78 in 2026-06, 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? BL78 or BL3, BL78 or BL4, BL78 or BL11.
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