Median sold price in BL1, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 5,241 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 1,139 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BL1, with best-fit area context in Bolton.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BL1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BL1 currently groups 1,139 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Bolton. Aggregate median sold price reads at £150,000 across 5,241 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 94% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 46.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 49 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 1,139 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 94%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 49 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 1,139Live postcode rows grouped under BL1
- Median sold price in BL1, last 5 years £150,000Based on 5,241 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area BoltonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 49 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in BL1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 5,241 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 94%Gigabit availability is 94%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 46.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Bolton in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
49 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 49 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,298 mapped stopsBolton currently links 2,298 mapped transport stops, including 41 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BL1.
Local business
Score 100/100Bolton currently links 1,713 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 561 food and drink, 386 personal services, 275 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BL1 1AW, Bolton and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
BL1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
561 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (352), cafe (105), restaurant (104).
Amenity group
Personal services
386 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (297), beauty (89).
Amenity group
Grocery
275 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (157), supermarket (60), bakery (39).
Amenity group
Nightlife
175 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (143), bar (32).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
BL1 1AW
BL1 1AW, Bolton
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BL1 7PN
BL1 7PN, Bolton
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BL1 8RT
BL1 8RT, Bolton
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BL1 7QJ
BL1 7QJ, Bolton
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BL1 2FR
BL1 2FR, Bolton
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BL1 4AZ
BL1 4AZ, Bolton
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BL1 8FZ
BL1 8FZ, Bolton
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BL1 8WB
BL1 8WB, Bolton
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BL1 7LS
BL1 7LS, Bolton
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BL1 1HR
BL1 1HR, Bolton
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Al-Huda Primary School
Primary option in BL1 3EH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Primary option in BL1 4PA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Primary option in BL1 3DX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BL1 1AW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BL1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BL1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BL1.
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