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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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(+3%)
Burglary
13.06(+134%)
Vehicle crime
12.58(+109%)
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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Doffcocker & Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £956,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£470,000
Flats14£111,000
Semi-Detached43£215,000
Terraced28£185,000

10 years median price trend in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doffcocker & Moss Bank.

All postcodes in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL15NN

Sherbourne Road

BL15RA

Lower Pools

BL15AB

Havercroft Park

BL15JB

Greenmount Lane

BL15LS

Brighton Avenue

BL15QG

Graythwaite Road

BL17NQ

Second Street

BL17QA

Riversleigh Close

BL64GU

Burnthwaite Hall Drive

BL15SJ

Chorley Old Road

BL15US

Gisburn Avenue

BL15EP

Belvedere Heights

BL15PW

Thornbeck Road

BL15TH

Marld Crescent

BL15RL

Church Road

BL15EW

Towncroft Lane

BL15NY

Markland Hill Close

BL15QE

Chorley Old Road

BL15QJ

Southbank Gardens

BL15RF

Pool Terrace

BL15RQ

Rawlyn Road

BL15UF

Montserrat Road

BL17NW

Fourth Street

BL15NW

Sherbourne Road

BL15RH

Church Road

BL15SN

Moss Bank Way

BL15TB

Moss Bank Way

BL15BB

The Clough

BL15NX

Markland Hill Lane

BL16BE

Moorside Avenue

BL15EN

Towncroft Lane

BL15PG

Heaton Avenue

BL17PZ

Old Kiln Lane

BL15TF

Craven Place

BL15RB

Smithills Drive

BL15SW

Moss Bank Way

BL15UD

Whalley Avenue

BL15EG

Lingmell Close

BL15ET

Stapleton Avenue

BL15EU

Old Kiln Lane

BL15RJ

Moorside Avenue

BL16BH

Chorley Old Road

BL15NT

Whitecroft Road

BL15UH

Whalley Avenue

BL17NB

Bryn Lea Terrace

BL15AN

Victoria Road

BL15PB

Markland Hill Lane

BL15PN

Thornbeck Drive

BL15UP

Lightbounds Road

BL16AZ

Conway Avenue

BL15PY

Landmark Court

BL15PR

Caldbeck Avenue

BL15RE

Church Road

BL15PA

Markland Hill Lane

BL15RG

Doffcocker Lane

BL15SD

Delph Hill Close

BL15SH

Chorley Old Road

BL15SY

Delph Hill

BL17LZ

Cinder Lane

BL15AJ

Ravenswood Drive

BL15BH

Northwold Drive

BL15SE

Chorley Old Road

BL15TQ

Mallett Crescent

BL15BL

Victoria Road

BL15EY

Felsted

BL15FY

Dale Gardens

BL15SF

Johnson Fold Avenue

BL15TX

Bowland Drive

BL15UA

Whalley Avenue

BL15ES

Stapleton Avenue

BL15LW

New Hall Lane

BL15LY

Rowsley Avenue

BL15PP

Hexham Avenue

BL15SQ

Chorley Old Road

BL15ST

Boot Lane

BL15HZ

Greenmount Lane

BL15QZ

Longridge Crescent

BL15AL

Markland Hill

BL15QQ

New Church Road

BL15UR

Chipping Road

BL17NN

Third Street

BL15LL

Easedale Road

BL15SU

Smithills

BL16BG

Wythburn Avenue

BL15QT

Marlwood Road

BL15EJ

Markland Hill

BL15SL

Chorley Old Road

BL15AW

Victoria Road

BL15EA

Lingmoor Road

BL15NJ

Rydal Court

BL16AA

Chorley Old Road

BL15LN

New Hall Lane

BL15PL

Millstone Road

BL15QY

Oakenclough Drive

BL15TW

Lawn Grove

BL15PS

Markland Hill Lane

BL15TT

Romney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.