Postcode BL3 4LF 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 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 median sale price in Hulton is £220,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £295,000. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,214 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BL3 4LF.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 4LF 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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £335,000 | £324 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £241,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 3 | £170,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 54 | £160,000 | £200 |
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 | £236,000 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £252,500 | £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 | £277 | £191 |
| 2026 | £329 | £239 | £281 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 273, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4LF | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 338, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4LA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £217,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 12, Balmore Close, Bolton, BL3 4TL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 284, Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4LE | Other | Freehold | £700 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 27, Winterfield Drive, Bolton, BL3 4TE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the BL3 4LF postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'N' Stop | Georgina Street, Bolton, BL3 3QF | Walking directions to Shop 'N' Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market | Back Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PG | Walking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Valji's | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PZ | Walking directions to Valji's |
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 4LF, 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 4LF 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.
The median sale price around BL3 4LF in Hulton is £220,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 4LF, including Heathfield Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane (Outstanding) and St Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 4LF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,214 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 4LF is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).