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BL3 3RA

Sonning Drive

Hulton

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Detailed insights for BL3 3RA

Overview

Postcode BL3 3RA is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Over Hulton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Over Hulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from BL3 3RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Over Hulton near BL3 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
5,906.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.29(-40%)
Burglary
11.15(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-45%)
Public order
5.57(-45%)
Other theft
4.95(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
39.6%
Indian
173
38.27%
Pakistani
38
8.41%
Other White
16
3.54%
African
9
1.99%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
34.83%
No qualifications
74
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
35.8%
Owns with a mortgage
54
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
23.46%
Other social rented
6
3.7%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.85%
Total households: 162

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 20259, Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RADetachedFreehold£360,000
28 Mar 202546, Newstead Drive, Bolton, BL3 3REDetachedLeasehold£522,000
10 Oct 20256, Caterham Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3RFDetachedLeasehold£475,500
19 Jan 2026667, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3SQTerracedFreehold£195,000
17 Apr 2025661, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3SQTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the BL3 3RA postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 3RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeathfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School, DeaneVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Bede AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 3RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAdam's Mini MarketBlethyn Street, Bolton, BL3 3RTWalking directions to Adam's Mini Market
0.3 miSt. Helen's Road Convenience Store435 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3RTWalking directions to St. Helen's Road Convenience Store
0.4 miShop 'N' StopGeorgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QFWalking directions to Shop 'N' Stop
0.5 miSelectBaysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RBWalking directions to Select

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 3RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Bullock

Hulton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
WardHultonE05014829
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Over HultonE02001013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 030DE01004900
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 3RA

Is BL3 3RA (Over Hulton) safe?

The area around BL3 3RA records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL3 3RA?

The median sale price around BL3 3RA in Over Hulton is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 3RA?

There are 14 schools close to BL3 3RA, including Heathfield Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane (Outstanding) and St Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 3RA?

BL3 3RA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 3RA (Over Hulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL3 3RA is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).

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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.