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Doffcocker & Moss Bank

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About

The Doffcocker & Moss Bank area is situated in the northern part of Bolton, bordering open countryside. It is primarily a residential district characterised by a mix of housing types, from interwar semis to more modern developments. The area is defined by its elevated position, offering views across the town. Local amenities are centred around a few key roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The landscape is notably shaped by its green spaces. Doffcocker Lodge, a former mill reservoir, is a local nature reserve with a public footpath circling the water, popular for walking. Adjacent to this, Moss Bank Park provides extensive recreational grounds with formal gardens, sports fields, and woodland. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Bolton, with a tangible proximity to the rural fringe of the West Pennine Moors.

Area overview

On average Doffcocker & Moss Bank has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £46,523 per year. There are 2 schools in Doffcocker & Moss Bank: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Doffcocker & Moss Bank is home to around 8,348 people, with a population density of about 1,445.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Doffcocker & Moss Bank Population
8,348
Population density
1,445.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.54(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.17(+7%)
Burglary
13.06(+136%)
Vehicle crime
12.46(+108%)
Public order
11.74(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,868
82.3%
Indian
419
5.02%
Pakistani
245
2.94%
African
188
2.25%
Other White
167
2%
Total population: 8,345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,289
34.99%
No qualifications
1,247
19.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,038
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
858
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,344
39.25%
Owns with a mortgage
979
28.59%
Social rents from council
461
13.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
332
9.7%
Other social rented
232
6.78%
Total households: 3,424

Property prices in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £350K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £266 per square foot) in Doffcocker & Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,781 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£450,000£285
Semi-Detached43£305,000£289
Terraced25£167,500£218
Flats12£105,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399,950£122,500£173,000£99,000
2017£394,950£103,000£185,000£120,000
2018£307,500£125,000£208,750£110,000
2019£265,000£137,000£186,000£128,000
2020£361,250£127,500£215,000£125,000
2021£382,500£135,000£265,000£148,500
2022£410,000£125,000£252,000£148,500
2023£618,000£117,000£255,000£169,500
2024£506,000£145,000£231,250£170,000
2025£470,000£107,500£292,500£171,500
2026£385,000£95,000£331,500£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£179£168£115
2017£223£156£177£144
2018£214£157£189£126
2019£223£182£183£132
2020£228£221£199£139
2021£283£241£228£173
2022£295£190£232£173
2023£277£217£250£197
2024£301£212£240£222
2025£273£195£281£199
2026£287£152£310£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Doffcocker & Moss Bank in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Doffcocker & Moss Bank

Is Doffcocker & Moss Bank safe?

Doffcocker & Moss Bank records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Doffcocker & Moss Bank?

The median sale price in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is £242,500 (about £266 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Doffcocker & Moss Bank?

Doffcocker & Moss Bank has 2 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Doffcocker & Moss Bank?

Doffcocker & Moss Bank scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Doffcocker & Moss Bank sits around rank 15,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Doffcocker & Moss Bank?

The average household income in Doffcocker & Moss Bank is around £46,523 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL66QA

Chorley Old Road

BL15SP

Chorley Old Road

BL15PA

Markland Hill Lane

BL15QH

Chorley Old Road

BL15UE

Dunsop Drive

BL15QW

Back Caley Street

BL15NP

Westland Avenue

BL15LY

Rowsley Avenue

BL15TH

Marld Crescent

BL15RJ

Moorside Avenue

BL15SR

Old Links Close

BL15RT

Bracondale Avenue

BL15ST

Boot Lane

BL15QL

Woodsley Road

BL15BB

The Clough

BL15UT

Montserrat Road

BL15PG

Heaton Avenue

BL17NE

Bazley Street

BL15QN

Caley Street

BL15SJ

Chorley Old Road

BL15RL

Church Road

BL15TW

Lawn Grove

BL15EF

Lindale Avenue

BL15TY

Bowland Drive

BL15TP

Chorley Old Road

BL16AA

Chorley Old Road

BL17NG

First Street

BL15NS

Back Chorley Old Road South

BL66GR

Smithills

BL15SA

Pool Fold Close

BL15SW

Moss Bank Way

BL16BE

Moorside Avenue

BL15RE

Church Road

BL15UJ

Chatburn Road

BL15TQ

Mallett Crescent

BL15SG

Chorley Old Road

BL15TB

Moss Bank Way

BL15RP

Church Road

BL15SS

Boot Lane

BL15LU

Ainslie Road

BL15EL

Eastwood Terrace

BL15PQ

Heaton Avenue

BL15TD

Moss Bank Way

BL15QT

Marlwood Road

BL15BD

Ashleigh Drive

BL16AZ

Conway Avenue

BL15AJ

Ravenswood Drive

BL15TS

Romney Road

BL15UH

Whalley Avenue

BL17NB

Bryn Lea Terrace

BL15GQ

Stockmar Grange

BL15DS

Ravensdale Road

BL15NW

Sherbourne Road

BL15BL

Victoria Road

BL15NY

Markland Hill Close

BL15ES

Stapleton Avenue

BL15UQ

Gargrave Avenue

BL15QG

Graythwaite Road

BL17NA

Fifth Street

BL15QP

New Church Road

BL16BH

Chorley Old Road

BL15RR

Church Road

BL15EP

Belvedere Heights

BL15TA

Shackleton Grove

BL15TZ

Dunsop Drive

BL15NR

Kingsbury Avenue

BL15QY

Oakenclough Drive

BL16BB

Woodstock Drive

BL15NZ

Markland Hill Lane

BL16NB

Moss Lane

BL15SD

Delph Hill Close

BL16BD

Burnham Avenue

BL15JB

Greenmount Lane

BL66PZ

Scant Row

BL15PY

Landmark Court

BL15UP

Lightbounds Road

BL15UW

Lightbounds Road

BL15AR

Victoria Road

BL15PW

Thornbeck Road

BL15SU

Smithills

BL15SQ

Chorley Old Road

BL15QZ

Longridge Crescent

BL15UD

Whalley Avenue

BL15PU

Lucy Street

BL15LT

Tenby Avenue

BL15PR

Caldbeck Avenue

BL15EQ

Markland Hill

BL64GU

Burnthwaite Hall Drive

BL15QQ

New Church Road

BL15FY

Dale Gardens

BL15LJ

Rydal Road

BL15PS

Markland Hill Lane

BL15UN

Lightbounds Road

BL15PT

Faith Street

BL15NJ

Rydal Court

BL15QF

Penrith Avenue

BL15QS

Bleasdale Road

BL15ED

Albert Road West

BL15US

Gisburn Avenue

BL15HZ

Greenmount Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.