Smethurst Lane - BL3 3QJ
Key Postcode Insights
BL3 3QJ is a residential postcode situated on Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 352nd largest and 1054th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £254,577
- 10 Year change
- up 69.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,219pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 74.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £296/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL3 3QJ is a residential postcode situated on Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 352nd largest and 1054th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £254,577
- 10 Year change
- up 69.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,219pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 74.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £296/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BL3 3QJ
- 69 Smethurst Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 71 Smethurst Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 73 Smethurst Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 75 Smethurst Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 77 Smethurst Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BL3 3QJ sold for £220,000 on 15th September 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 9.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £254,577.
The BL3 3QJ Sales Market has increased by 69.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £254,577 |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £250,172 |
| June 2024 | 0.5% | £236,717 |
| June 2023 | 5.3% | £235,462 |
| June 2022 | 14% | £223,705 |
| June 2021 | 10.9% | £196,250 |
| June 2020 | 5.6% | £177,017 |
| June 2019 | 2.4% | £167,611 |
| June 2018 | 6.3% | £163,711 |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £154,063 |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £149,809 |
| June 2015 | 3.1% | £144,121 |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £139,731 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £133,702 |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £134,820 |
| June 2011 | -3.3% | £135,928 |
| June 2010 | 1.2% | £140,599 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £138,922 |
| June 2008 | -3.1% | £151,595 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £156,387 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,219.
The BL3 3QJ Rental Market has increased by 74.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,219pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,188pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £1,140pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.5% | £1,048pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £948pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £867pcm |
| June 2020 | 5.9% | £805pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.2% | £760pcm |
| June 2018 | 2% | £736pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £722pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £700pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.8% | £674pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.7% | £649pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £638pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.9% | £639pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £621pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £611pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £595pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £620pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £618pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 15th September 2023 for £220,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 9.1%. The postcode has had a total of 13 sales since 1995.
BL3 3QJ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2023£220,000 | 3 Bed House98, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ98, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
- Sold Jan 2023£172,000 | 3 Bed House69, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ69, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
- Sold Jul 2022£273,500 | 3 Bed House92, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ92, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
- Sold Mar 2022£255,000 | 4 Bed House75, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ75, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
- Sold Sep 2021£245,000 | 4 Bed House73, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ73, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
Nearby Postcodes
BL3 3QJ is the 352nd largest and the 1054th most expensive postcode out of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area.
- BL3 3RX, Meadowbank Road, Bolton, BL3BL3 3RX4 Addresses|64 m away
- BL3 3RY, Eastmoor Grove, Bolton, BL3BL3 3RY5 Addresses|103 m away
- BL3 3QG, Sapling Road, Bolton, BL3BL3 3QG40 Addresses|111 m away
- BL3 3QS, Zetland Avenue, Bolton, BL3BL3 3QS9 Addresses|114 m away
- BL3 3RU, Heathfield Drive, Bolton, BL3BL3 3RU20 Addresses|133 m away
Property Types
- 9 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- mid-century house (9)
- house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2026£295,000 | 3 Bed House63, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE63, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE
- Sold Jul 2022£273,500 | 3 Bed House92, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ92, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QJ
- Sold Sep 2024£265,000 | 3 Bed House78, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE78, Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE
Schools Nearby
- St Bede Academy400 m away
- Heathfield Primary School500 m away
- Essa Primary Academy600 m away
- Essa Academy600 m away
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton1.0 km away
- Bolton Muslim Girls School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL3 3QJ is Bolton station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- Bolton|2.8 km away
- Lostock|3.1 km away
- Atherton|3.4 km away
- Hag Fold|3.6 km away
