Postcode BL3 3SB is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Daubhill & Fernhill Gate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 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. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Morris Green Park.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,941 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 0 ft away from BL3 3SB.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 3SB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £350,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £250,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 55 | £160,000 | £198 |
| Flats | 2 | £151,000 | £224 |
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 | £238,500 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £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 | £277 | £189 |
| 2026 | £308 | £239 | £287 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 34, Westfield Road, Bolton, BL3 3TJ | Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 21, Westfield Road, Bolton, BL3 3TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 13, Westfield Road, Bolton, BL3 3TJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £256,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 20, Westfield Road, Bolton, BL3 3TJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 4, Warwick Gardens, Bolton, BL3 3SP | Detached | Freehold | £202,000 |
In the BL3 3SB postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Heathfield Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Heathfield Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Bede Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. | |
St Bede Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Oct 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Essa Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Essa Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 3SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Adam's Mini Market | Blethyn Street, Bolton, BL3 3RT | Walking directions to Adam's Mini Market |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Shop 'N' Stop | Georgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QF | Walking directions to Shop 'N' Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market | Back Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PG | Walking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3SB, 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 3SB records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 burglary.
The median sale price around BL3 3SB in Hulton is £220,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BL3 3SB, including Heathfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Bede Academy (Good) and Essa Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 3SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,941 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 3SB is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).