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BL3 4JD

Hulton Lane

Hulton

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Detailed insights for BL3 4JD

Overview

Postcode BL3 4JD is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton & Deane area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 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 Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rumworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Heaton & Deane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Heaton & Deane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Heaton & Deane is £51,780 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BL3 4JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton & Deane near BL3 4JD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 4JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRumworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Rumworth Park

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
10,311.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.83(+12%)
Public order
19.42(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.92(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.43(+3%)
Burglary
11.95(+116%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
34.27%
Pakistani
103
20.77%
Indian
84
16.94%
African
66
13.31%
Other White
18
3.63%
Total population: 496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.77%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
29.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.85%
Owns with a mortgage
32
21.19%
Owns outright
26
17.22%
Other social rented
11
7.28%
Total households: 151

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 4JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202595, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
21 May 202547, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JDTerracedLeasehold£120,000
18 Feb 202582, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JDTerracedLeasehold£165,000
18 Feb 202582, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JDTerracedLeasehold£165,000
27 Oct 202523, Towers Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4JNTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the BL3 4JD postcode area, located within Heaton & Deane, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 4JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School, DeaneVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableAl Jamiah Al IslamiyyahOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryLadybridge High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food383 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miLondis442 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QHWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miHeron FoodsHorsfield Street, Bolton, BL3 4LUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miValji's Convenience Store315 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 5QUWalking directions to Valji's Convenience Store
0.2 miFernhill Convenience Store528 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QWWalking directions to Fernhill Convenience Store

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 4JD, 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)Heaton & DeaneE02001001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 018BE01004838
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4JD

Is BL3 4JD (Heaton & Deane) safe?

The area around BL3 4JD records about 120 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BL3 4JD?

The median sale price around BL3 4JD in Heaton & Deane is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 4JD?

There are 19 schools close to BL3 4JD, including St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane (Outstanding), Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah (Requires improvement) and Ladybridge High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 4JD?

BL3 4JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 4JD (Heaton & Deane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL3 4JD 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.