Postcode insights

BL3 4QL

Raven Road

Hulton

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Detailed insights for BL3 4QL

Overview

Postcode BL3 4QL is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Lostock & Ladybridge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lostock & Ladybridge is £59,060 per year. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Lostock & Ladybridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lostock & Ladybridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Lostock & Ladybridge is £59,060 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from BL3 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lostock & Ladybridge near BL3 4QL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
1,409.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.75(-52%)
Vehicle crime
11.45(+91%)
Burglary
9.74(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.02(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
57.1%
Pakistani
80
22.73%
Indian
55
15.62%
Chinese
4
1.14%
Irish
4
1.14%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
38.01%
No qualifications
72
24.66%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
71.67%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025426, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QHTerracedLeasehold£140,000
13 Nov 2025498, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QWTerracedLeasehold£101,500
18 Feb 2026537, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QNTerracedLeasehold£120,000
30 Jan 2026489, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QNTerracedLeasehold£182,000
27 Jun 2025565, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£268,000

Schools

In the BL3 4QL postcode area, located within Lostock & Ladybridge, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLadybridge High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRumworth SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis442 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QHWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food383 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miFernhill Convenience Store528 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QWWalking directions to Fernhill Convenience Store
0.2 miHeron FoodsHorsfield Street, Bolton, BL3 4LUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miValji's Convenience Store315 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 5QUWalking directions to Valji's 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 4QL, 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)Lostock & LadybridgeE02001003
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 020BE01004836
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4QL

Is BL3 4QL (Lostock & Ladybridge) safe?

The area around BL3 4QL records about 62 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near BL3 4QL?

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

What schools are near BL3 4QL?

There are 16 schools close to BL3 4QL, including St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane (Outstanding), Ladybridge High School (Good) and Rumworth School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 4QL?

BL3 4QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 4QL (Lostock & Ladybridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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