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Over Hulton

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About

Over Hulton sits to the south-west of Bolton town centre, adjoining Little Hulton and Middle Hulton. The area mixes post-war housing, ribbon development along Hulton Lane, and pockets of open ground. Hulton Park occupies a significant part of the area; the parkland retains the lines of the former estate and the footprint of the old Hulton Hall can still be traced in field boundaries. Local facilities include a primary school, a parish church, and small parades of shops that serve daily needs, while community sports grounds and allotments sit alongside residential streets.

The Hulton name links the present-day suburb to an estate and to local industrial history, with evidence of former pit workings and colliery transport routes in old maps and lane names. Footpaths cross meadows and connect to suburban routes used by commuters and walkers. Planning and change have altered field patterns, but estate features and a network of lanes keep a clear sense of place tied to the Hulton estate and the long history of settlement on this part of Bolton.

Area overview

On average Over Hulton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. Over Hulton is home to around 6,106 people, with a population density of about 1,073.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Over Hulton Population
6,106
Population density
1,073.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.11(-40%)
Burglary
13.1(+135%)
Vehicle crime
12.12(+101%)
Other theft
10.15(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,455
72.96%
Indian
779
12.76%
Pakistani
313
5.13%
Other
86
1.41%
Other White
81
1.33%
Total population: 6,106

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,722
34.51%
No qualifications
845
16.93%
Level 3 (A level)
808
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
652
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
472
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 4,990

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,138
45.59%
Owns with a mortgage
889
35.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
9.58%
Other social rented
85
3.41%
Social rents from council
81
3.25%
Total households: 2,496

Property prices in Over Hulton

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Over Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Over Hulton 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 Over Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£333,100
Flats2£155,000
Semi-Detached47£250,000
Terraced8£195,250

10 years median price trend in Over Hulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Over Hulton.

All postcodes in Over Hulton

BL34RB

Baysdale Avenue

BL34TF

Carnoustie

M469QN

Hilltop

BL34SE

Punch Lane

BL51AY

Manchester Road

BL51EX

Newbrook Road

M469GS

Mornington Road

BL51AT

Manchester Road

BL51EP

Newbrook Road

BL51HL

Fairlyn Close

BL33RL

Wellburn Close

BL34LP

Calverleigh Close

BL51DS

Newland Drive

BL51DU

Butterfield Road

BL51EA

Burnleigh Court

M469HE

Wellington Road

BL33RF

Caterham Avenue

BL34LJ

Hulton Lane

BL34SB

Knutshaw Crescent

BL51EB

Rutherford Drive

BL33RG

Salterton Drive

BL51AZ

Manchester Road

BL51DP

Newland Drive

BL34LR

Birchgrove Close

BL34TE

Winterfield Drive

BL51DL

Rutherford Drive

BL51DT

Hurst Close

M469QR

Makants Close

BL34TG

Eastwood Close

BL34XH

Beaumont Chase

BL34SA

Doyle Road

BL51HE

Reynolds Drive

BL51DF

Rungers Field

BL51DX

Rutherford Drive

BL51HR

Windover Close

BL34RL

Lock Lane

BL51HQ

Reynolds Drive

M469HB

Newbrook Road

BL34LD

Everbrom Road

BL34SD

Hunger Hill Avenue

BL51BB

Manchester Road

BL51HW

Reynolds Drive

BL53FA

Brancker Street

BL51ER

Newbrook Road

BL34RW

Sundridge Close

BL33RA

Sonning Drive

M469GZ

Newbrook Road

BL34SQ

Bolton Road

BL34TH

Windyhill Drive

BL51EH

Manchester Road

BL34XL

Gleneagles

BL51AE

Horridge Fold Avenue

BL51EY

Newbrook Road

BL33GN

Fenton Way

BL34XX

Renfrew Drive

BL51EJ

Newbrook Road

BL51AF

St Helens Road

BL51DR

Newland Drive

BL33SS

St Helens Road

BL34LA

Hulton Lane

BL34SH

Mossland Grove

BL51EW

Crescent Avenue

BL33RQ

Hulton Vale

BL51HB

Shurdington Road

M469HZ

High Bank

M469HA

Newbrook Road

BL34SL

Hillside Close

BL34YA

Muirfield Close

BL51DZ

Cornwall Avenue

BL51HP

Thirlmere Road

BL33GQ

Burr Lane

BL33RE

Newstead Drive

BL51BA

Manchester Road

BL51DN

Parkwood Drive

BL51HF

Elmwood Close

BL51EU

Newbrook Road

M469QQ

Park Bank

BL51EZ

Firs Road

BL51HJ

Fairlyn Drive

BL51AA

St Helens Road

M469GT

Garthmere Road

M469HN

Newbrook Road

BL51HD

Reynolds Close

M469QW

Brookdale

BL51HG

Stapleford Close

BL51ES

Newbrook Road

BL34SJ

Taywood Road

BL51DH

Rutherford Drive

BL51HT

Mountmorres Close

M469GP

The Close

M469HJ

Breeze Hill Road

M469HY

Shurdington Road

BL33GR

Pellum Drive

BL33SU

St Helens Road

BL34UW

Stonehaven

BL51AU

Manchester Road

BL51DJ

Rutherford Drive

BL51BD

Manchester Road

M469GY

Hillcrest

M469HD

Newbrook Road

Data Sources

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