Postcode BL3 4RB is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from BL3 4RB.
Over Hulton near BL3 4RB 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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 84 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £154,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
In the BL3 4RB postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Select | Baysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RB | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.3 mi | Fernhill Convenience Store | 528 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QW | Walking directions to Fernhill Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 442 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QH | Walking directions to Londis |
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.