Postcode BL5 1HB is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The median sale price in Hulton is £220,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £315,625. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from BL5 1HB.
Over Hulton near BL5 1HB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £350,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 56 | £159,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 4 | £127,000 | £192 |
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 | £310,000 | £118,000 | £240,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £122,000 | £253,750 | £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 | £275 | £189 |
| 2026 | £312 | £177 | £287 | £208 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 6, Shurdington Road, Bolton, BL5 1HB | Detached | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 47, Firs Road, Bolton, BL5 1EZ | Detached | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 12, Elmwood Close, Bolton, BL5 1HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 12, High Bank, Manchester, M46 9HZ | Detached | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 159, Newbrook Road, Bolton, BL5 1EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £378,000 |
In the BL5 1HB postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 58 Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL5 1HB, 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 1HB records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime, burglary and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around BL5 1HB in Hulton is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BL5 1HB, including St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton (Requires improvement) and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL5 1HB is Atherton, about 1,251 m away.
BL5 1HB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,004 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 1HB is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).