Postcode BL5 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton 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 Hag Fold located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 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 6.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL5 1AF.
Over Hulton near BL5 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 1.7 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 BL5 1AF postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 1AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 8 Newbrook Road, Bolton, BL5 1EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Adam's Mini Market | Blethyn Street, Bolton, BL3 3RT | Walking directions to Adam's Mini Market |
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.