Postcode BL3 3RE is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton area 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 median sale price in Hulton is £220,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £315,625. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,075 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from BL3 3RE.
Over Hulton near BL3 3RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £350,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 56 | £159,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 4 | £127,000 | £192 |
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 | £310,000 | £118,000 | £240,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £122,000 | £253,750 | £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 | £275 | £189 |
| 2026 | £312 | £177 | £287 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 7, Newstead Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RE | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 10, Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RA | Detached | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 2, Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RA | Detached | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 24, Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RA | Detached | Leasehold | £404,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 31, Birchgrove Close, Bolton, BL3 4LR | Flats | Leasehold | £87,000 |
In the BL3 3RE postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Heathfield Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Bede Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 3RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adam's Mini Market | Blethyn Street, Bolton, BL3 3RT | Walking directions to Adam's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | St. Helen's Road Convenience Store | 435 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3RT | Walking directions to St. Helen's Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shop 'N' Stop | Georgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QF | Walking directions to Shop 'N' Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Select | Baysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RB | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.5 mi | Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market | Back Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PG | Walking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 3RE, 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 3RE 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL3 3RE in Hulton is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BL3 3RE, including Heathfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane (Outstanding) and St Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 3RE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,075 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 3RE is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).