Postcode insights

BL3 3TZ

Back St Helens Road South

Hulton

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Detailed insights for BL3 3TZ

Overview

Postcode BL3 3TZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below 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 Lostock, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from BL3 3TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 3TZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
2,576.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.35(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.5(-3%)
Vehicle crime
13.67(+128%)
Public order
12.58(+24%)
Burglary
7.65(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
179
45.55%
British
129
32.82%
Pakistani
43
10.94%
Other Asian
7
1.78%
Other
7
1.78%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
26.96%
No qualifications
65
22.18%
Level 3 (A level)
61
20.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
35.97%
Owns with a mortgage
47
33.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
26.62%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 2026667, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3SQTerracedFreehold£195,000
17 Apr 2025661, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3SQTerracedFreehold£225,000
04 Dec 20253, Hulton Mount, 701, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3GJFlatsLeasehold£132,000
19 Dec 202511, Hulton Vale, Bolton, BL3 3RQTerracedLeasehold£220,000
15 Dec 202513, Hulton Vale, Bolton, BL3 3RQTerracedLeasehold£242,500

Schools

In the BL3 3TZ postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over HultonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Bede AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 3TZ
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

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 3TZ, 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)Daubhill & Fernhill GateE02001009
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 026BE01004831
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 3TZ

Is BL3 3TZ (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate) safe?

The area around BL3 3TZ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BL3 3TZ?

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

What schools are near BL3 3TZ?

There are 11 schools close to BL3 3TZ, including Heathfield Primary School (Good), St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton (Good) and St Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 3TZ?

BL3 3TZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 3TZ (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.