Postcode BL5 1FH 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 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cutacre Country Park.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL5 1FH.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL5 1FH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cutacre Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Cutacre Country Park |
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 BL5 1FH postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 1FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cutacre Daily | Cutacre Way, Bolton, BL5 1FN | Walking directions to Cutacre Daily |
| 0.5 mi | The MK Shop | Manchester Road West, Salford, M38 9XE | Walking directions to The MK Shop |
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 BL5 1FH, 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 BL5 1FH 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 BL5 1FH 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 2 schools close to BL5 1FH, including Wharton Primary School and St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL5 1FH 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 BL5 1FH 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.