Postcode BL5 1FJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cutacre Country Park.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a moderate 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 1FJ.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL5 1FJ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cutacre Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Cutacre Country Park |
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 1FJ postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.