Postcode BL3 4RA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.0% 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 89 ft away from BL3 4RA.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 4RA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £316,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £238,500 |
| Terraced | 59 | £163,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hulton
In the BL3 4RA postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fernhill Convenience Store | 528 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QW | Walking directions to Fernhill Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Select | Baysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RB | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 442 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 383 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Horsfield Street, Bolton, BL3 4LU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.