Postcode M46 9GS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has a moderate 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from M46 9GS.
Over Hulton near M46 9GS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 1 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
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 M46 9GS postcode area, located within Over Hulton, there are 4 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.