Postcode BL5 1DX is located in an urban city, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from BL5 1DX.
Over Hulton near BL5 1DX 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 1.2 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 1DX postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 58 Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 8 Newbrook Road, Bolton, BL5 1EJ | 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.