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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.

All postcodes in Doffcocker & Moss Bank

BL16BQ

Normandale Avenue

BL15AL

Markland Hill

BL15EU

Old Kiln Lane

BL15JA

Kingwood Avenue

BL15SY

Delph Hill

BL17PY

Old Kiln Lane

BL17LZ

Cinder Lane

BL17NN

Third Street

BL15DG

Chorley New Road

BL15PN

Thornbeck Drive

BL15SZ

Johnson Fold Avenue

BL15RY

Chorley Old Road

BL15AS

Victoria Road

BL15NU

Markland Hill Lane

BL15QR

Lords Fold

BL15PF

Ripon Avenue

BL15SX

Chorley Old Road

BL15LN

New Hall Lane

BL15TE

Tattersall Avenue

BL15EW

Towncroft Lane

BL15NB

Melrose Avenue

BL15TU

Montserrat Road

BL15BN

The Rowans

BL15AB

Havercroft Park

BL15EJ

Markland Hill

BL15UR

Chipping Road

BL15PB

Markland Hill Lane

BL15PH

Ina Avenue

BL15QE

Chorley Old Road

BL17NQ

Second Street

BL64LJ

Old Hall Lane

BL15QX

Grizedale Close

BL15RD

Church Road

BL16BN

Manorfield Close

BL15QD

Chorley Old Road

BL15SE

Chorley Old Road

BL15EG

Lingmell Close

BL15AW

Victoria Road

BL15UL

Lightbounds Road

BL17QA

Riversleigh Close

BL15ER

Verdure Avenue

BL15PP

Hexham Avenue

BL17PX

Chorley Old Road

BL15TX

Bowland Drive

BL15EX

Haslam Hall Mews

BL15TF

Craven Place

BL15SF

Johnson Fold Avenue

BL15PD

Old Kiln Lane

BL15BH

Northwold Drive

BL15PL

Millstone Road

BL15ET

Stapleton Avenue

BL15PJ

Thornton Avenue

BL16LU

Capitol Close

BL15PE

Ripon Drive

BL15RQ

Rawlyn Road

BL16ET

Orwell Road

BL15NL

Blackthorne Close

BL17ND

Barrow Bridge Road

BL15EN

Towncroft Lane

BL15SL

Chorley Old Road

BL15EA

Lingmoor Road

BL15RG

Doffcocker Lane

BL15RB

Smithills Drive

BL15NN

Sherbourne Road

BL15UB

Romney Road

BL15QJ

Southbank Gardens

BL16BG

Wythburn Avenue

BL15NH

Markland Hill Lane

BL15RZ

Great Marld Close

BL15LL

Easedale Road

BL15NQ

Markland Tops

BL15AN

Victoria Road

BL17PW

Old Hall Mews

BL15EB

Albert Road West

BL15RA

Lower Pools

BL15PX

The Highgrove

BL15TT

Romney Road

BL15QA

Old Kiln Lane

BL17NF

Louvaine Avenue

BL16HJ

Church Road

BL15SH

Chorley Old Road

BL15LX

Brighton Avenue

BL15LS

Brighton Avenue

BL15SN

Moss Bank Way

BL15NX

Markland Hill Lane

BL15TG

Knott Lane

BL15RF

Pool Terrace

BL17NW

Fourth Street

BL15EY

Felsted

BL15RH

Church Road

BL15UG

Worston Avenue

BL15UA

Whalley Avenue

BL16BJ

Chorley Old Road

BL15LW

New Hall Lane

BL17PZ

Old Kiln Lane

BL15NT

Whitecroft Road

BL15UF

Montserrat Road

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.