Postcode BL3 3RD is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Daubhill & Fernhill Gate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Morris Green Park.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from BL3 3RD.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 3RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £310,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £235,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 45 | £165,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| 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 | £308,000 | £118,000 | £236,000 | £171,000 |
| 2026 | £328,600 | £170,000 | £267,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £280 | £191 |
| 2026 | £335 | £239 | £281 | £205 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3RD.
In the BL3 3RD postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market | Back Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PG | Walking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Shop 'N' Stop | Georgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QF | Walking directions to Shop 'N' Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Valji's | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PZ | Walking directions to Valji's |
| 0.2 mi | St. Helen's Road Convenience Store | 435 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3RT | Walking directions to St. Helen's Road Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 3RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Bullock
Hulton - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 3RD records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL3 3RD in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL3 3RD, including St Bede Academy (Good), Heathfield Primary School (Good) and Essa Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 3RD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL3 3RD is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).
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.