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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. The median sale price in Hulton is £220,000 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £300,000. There are 4 schools in Hulton: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Hulton

Median price: £220,000

Price per sq ft: £261

Sales (last 12 months): 148

Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £300K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £600,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	38	£350,000	£314	£218,050	£302,500	£446,250	£552,500
Semi-Detached	53	£250,000	£282	£163,000	£202,500	£285,000	£385,500
Terraced	55	£160,000	£198	£99,100	£137,500	£184,500	£247,750
Flats	2	£151,000	£224	£133,900	£141,500	£160,500	£168,100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£310,000	£118,000	£238,500	£165,000
2026	£350,000	£170,000	£253,750	£160,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£277	£189
2026	£308	£239	£287	£208

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600

Band B£1,866

Band C£2,133

Band D£2,400

Band E£2,933

Band F£3,466

Band G£4,000

Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hulton ward.

Local councillors

Derek Bullock

Hulton - Elected 7 May 2026

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