Postcode BL4 0DB 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 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 Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from BL4 0DB.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL4 0DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £310,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £235,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 45 | £165,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the BL4 0DB postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Molan's Mini Mart | 187 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JU | Walking directions to Molan's Mini Mart |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL4 0DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Bullock
Hulton - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 0DB 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL4 0DB in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL4 0DB, including Essa Academy (Good), Essa Primary Academy (Good) and Heathfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL4 0DB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL4 0DB is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).
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.