Smithills, Bolton
Key facts
Smithills is a UK electoral ward in Bolton. Smithills is a quiet neighbourhood on Bolton's northern edge with low crime rates and genuinely excellent air quality — it backs onto open moorland.
About Smithills
Smithills is a quiet neighbourhood on Bolton's northern edge with low crime rates and genuinely excellent air quality — it backs onto open moorland. House prices are mid-range for the area: detached homes cost around £416,000 and terraced houses are more affordable at £164,000. Rents run above the Bolton average, which reflects strong demand for family-sized homes.
St Peter's Smithills Dean CofE Primary is rated Good, and several Outstanding primaries and secondaries are within easy reach, including Eden Boys' School. You'll find the basics locally — pubs, convenience stores and a pharmacy — though you'll need to travel a bit further for supermarkets and dentists.
Most residents drive to work. Primary roads are close by, and Bolton town centre is a short journey away if you need the rail connections.
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