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About

Hulton ward occupies the southern edge of Bolton, characterised by a mix of residential and open rural landscapes. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. Large sections of the ward consist of farmland and green spaces, including parts of the Hulton Park estate grounds. This creates a noticeable transition from urban to countryside within the ward's boundaries.

The ward is historically linked to the Hulton family, who owned the land for centuries. Hulton Park, the former estate, remains a significant green space, with its woodlands and paths used for local recreation. The area is served by local schools and community facilities centred around the neighbourhoods. The presence of old mining sites, now largely reclaimed by nature, hints at the area's industrial past alongside its agricultural character.

Area overview

On average Hulton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hulton is £44,963 per year. There are 4 schools in Hulton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hulton

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £280K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£310,000£329
Semi-Detached48£235,000£283
Terraced45£165,000£199
Flats5£132,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,500£149,950£132,750£91,750
2017£243,950£99,000£140,000£93,000
2018£242,500£109,975£145,650£88,950
2019£235,000£114,500£158,000£105,000
2020£252,000£75,500£166,500£111,500
2021£280,000£88,998£185,000£118,750
2022£347,475£98,500£221,250£145,000
2023£326,000£99,000£198,000£133,000
2024£335,750£125,500£227,500£150,000
2025£308,000£118,000£236,000£171,000
2026£328,600£170,000£267,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£239£167£115
2017£207£151£172£107
2018£204£187£182£108
2019£215£145£178£114
2020£231£137£196£132
2021£253£120£206£145
2022£293£154£262£163
2023£286£140£234£167
2024£302£190£252£187
2025£306£164£280£191
2026£335£239£281£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hulton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hulton

What is the average house price in Hulton?

The median sale price in Hulton is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hulton?

Hulton has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hulton?

Hulton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hulton sits around rank 13,111 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 Hulton?

The average household income in Hulton is around £44,963 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hulton?

Hulton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Hulton

BL34RF

Thistleton Road

BL34QS

Cressingham Road

BL33PB

Morris Green Lane

BL33JQ

Worthington Street

BL33SZ

Longfield Road

BL51HB

Shurdington Road

BL51FL

Leadbeaters Lane

BL34UZ

Hulton Meadows

BL33LG

Lambton Street

BL34FT

Beaumont Rise

BL51DZ

Cornwall Avenue

M469QP

Newbrook Road

M469GT

Garthmere Road

BL33QU

St Bedes Avenue

BL33NX

St Dominics Mews

BL33TB

Longfield Road

M469HB

Newbrook Road

BL51DF

Rungers Field

BL51EB

Rutherford Drive

BL34JY

Harbury Close

BL33RW

Heath Close

BL51AB

St Helens Road

BL51EH

Manchester Road

BL33NQ

Hulton

BL51HR

Windover Close

BL33NU

Plowden Close

BL40LQ

Plodder Lane

BL34QL

Raven Road

BL34WH

Linnyshaw Close

BL33TP

Henniker Road

BL51AJ

Plodder Lane

BL33LL

Grendon Street

BL33RU

Heathfield Drive

BL34JQ

Varley Road

BL51DS

Newland Drive

BL33JE

Morris Green Lane

BL40LF

Hollins

BL51FH

Lomax Way

BL34QR

Sutton Road

BL40LL

Slack Fold Lane

BL33QT

Zetland Avenue North

BL33LT

Sloane Street

BL34TD

Radbourne Grove

M469GY

Hillcrest

BL33JF

Hurst Street

BL33QD

St Helens Road

BL51DW

Rutherford Drive

BL40LR

Plodder Lane

BL33TD

Bert Street

BL51AU

Manchester Road

BL51BS

Lea Field Way

M469QR

Makants Close

BL34QY

Hawkshead Drive

BL51EL

Newbrook Road

BL34LH

Hulton Lane

BL34QP

Edale Road

M469HD

Newbrook Road

BL51BF

Watergate Lane

BL34LL

Hulton

BL34QW

Wigan Road

BL34RW

Sundridge Close

BL40LN

Plodder Lane

BL33SP

Warwick Gardens

BL34QJ

Wigan Road

BL33PZ

St Helens Road

BL34QT

Cressingham Road

M469HN

Newbrook Road

BL33JG

Thurnham Street

BL51EE

Bridgewater Avenue

BL34TQ

Edstone Close

BL51BZ

Salford Road

BL33JN

Ellesmere Road

BL33NA

Walmley Grove

BL34LW

Hulton Drive

BL33RT

St Helens Road

BL34UW

Stonehaven

BL33GR

Pellum Drive

BL33SS

St Helens Road

BL33HY

Hulton

BL33LR

Peveril Street

BL34QN

Wigan Road

BL34TH

Windyhill Drive

BL51AL

Plodder Lane

BL33JR

Solway Close

BL33LF

Bayswater Street

BL51DR

Newland Drive

BL34JN

Towers Avenue

BL34JW

Carlton Avenue

BL51BU

Watergate Drive

BL51BY

Salford Road

BL51AX

Manchester Road

BL34LJ

Hulton Lane

M469HH

Woodlands Drive

BL33QN

Haynes Street

M469HS

Low Green

BL33QL

Sapling Road

BL51EN

Crescent Avenue

BL34QH

Wigan Road

BL34RA

Holmfield Green

BL34XH

Beaumont Chase

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.