Postcode insights

BL3 4SB

Knutshaw Crescent

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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Detailed insights for BL3 4SB

Overview

Postcode BL3 4SB is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.3 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 Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The nearest station is Lostock, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
47%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Over Hulton has a high 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.

Crime level

9/10

Over Hulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from BL3 4SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Over Hulton near BL3 4SB 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
334
Population density
999.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.71(-4%)
Other theft
25.69(+289%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.66(-13%)
Vehicle crime
12.53(+109%)
Public order
11.9(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
73.35%
Pakistani
25
7.49%
Other White
18
5.39%
Indian
16
4.79%
African
13
3.89%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
24.31%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.73%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
38.81%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.1%
Owns outright
17
12.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.45%
Other social rented
11
8.21%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £320K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £594,695.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£350,000£293
Semi-Detached62£235,000£257
Terraced47£175,000£223
Flats21£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,000£78,000£143,000£122,500
2017£235,000£80,000£148,000£117,000
2018£250,000£89,950£175,000£120,000
2019£275,000£79,000£166,500£125,000
2020£280,000£86,000£181,500£128,000
2021£308,998£100,000£201,000£148,000
2022£325,000£124,000£222,500£172,375
2023£334,998£120,000£225,000£170,000
2024£322,998£106,000£225,000£176,025
2025£350,000£110,000£230,000£185,000
2026£345,000£120,500£240,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£132£160£141
2017£204£135£167£127
2018£214£146£179£139
2019£208£145£195£137
2020£223£159£197£146
2021£260£165£225£159
2022£290£183£277£201
2023£318£185£261£194
2024£309£181£253£221
2025£298£186£270£223
2026£305£220£251£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202624, Knutshaw Crescent, Bolton, BL3 4SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
09 Jan 202614, Knutshaw Crescent, Bolton, BL3 4SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,000
30 Jul 20258, Knutshaw Crescent, Bolton, BL3 4SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
06 Mar 202618, Hunger Hill Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
31 Oct 202514, Hunger Hill Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the BL3 4SB postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 4SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miSecondaryLadybridge High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableRumworth SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.8 miNot applicableLifeBridge ASENDSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSelectBaysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RBWalking directions to Select

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 4SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Lewis

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - 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
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Over HultonE02001013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 030CE01004899
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4SB

Is BL3 4SB (Over Hulton) safe?

The area around BL3 4SB records about 110 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL3 4SB?

The median sale price around BL3 4SB in Over Hulton is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 4SB?

There are 8 schools close to BL3 4SB, including Ladybridge High School (Good), Rumworth School (Outstanding) and LifeBridge ASEND (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 4SB?

BL3 4SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 4SB (Over Hulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL3 4SB is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (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.