Postcode insights

BL3 4TQ

Edstone Close

Hulton

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Detailed insights for BL3 4TQ

Overview

Postcode BL3 4TQ 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 miles away. There are 9 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
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from BL3 4TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
3,909.3 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
184
44.44%
Pakistani
87
21.01%
Indian
69
16.67%
Other
12
2.9%
Other White
10
2.42%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
35.71%
No qualifications
71
23.05%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
39.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
37.41%
Owns outright
25
17.01%
Shared ownership
5
3.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202517, Radbourne Grove, Bolton, BL3 4TDDetachedLeasehold£375,000
18 Dec 202549, Cranberry Drive, Bolton, BL3 4TBTerracedLeasehold£220,000
27 Oct 202520, Cranberry Drive, Bolton, BL3 4TBDetachedLeasehold£310,000
21 Jul 202556, Cranberry Drive, Bolton, BL3 4TBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
18 Jul 202556, Cranberry Drive, Bolton, BL3 4TBTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the BL3 4TQ postcode area, located within Lostock & Ladybridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 4TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 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

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFernhill Convenience Store528 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QWWalking directions to Fernhill Convenience Store
0.2 miSelectBaysdale Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4RBWalking directions to Select
0.3 miLondis442 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QHWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food383 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4QJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miHeron FoodsHorsfield Street, Bolton, BL3 4LUWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 4TQ, 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 Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4TQ

Is BL3 4TQ (Lostock & Ladybridge) safe?

The area around BL3 4TQ 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 4TQ?

The median sale price around BL3 4TQ 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 4TQ?

There are 13 schools close to BL3 4TQ, 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 4TQ?

BL3 4TQ 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 4TQ (Lostock & Ladybridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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