Postcode M46 9QP 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 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 nearest station is Atherton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a very 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 33 ft away from M46 9QP.
Over Hulton near M46 9QP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.9 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9QP.
In the M46 9QP 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.
Elected local representatives for M46 9QP, 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 M46 9QP 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 violence and sexual offences, burglary and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M46 9QP in Over Hulton is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M46 9QP, including Rowan Tree Primary School (Outstanding), St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good) and Chowbent Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M46 9QP is Atherton, about 572 m away.
M46 9QP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,119 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 M46 9QP 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.