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Hulton

Hulton is one of 20 wards in Bolton, home to 15,294 people in 6,063 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £230,000 over the past two years, 10% above the Bolton median. On average 20% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 7% above the Bolton average.

Ward E05014829 · 342 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
15,294residentsCensus 2021
£230kmedian sale price344 sales, 24 months
20%green within 500 mpostcode average
86%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Hulton in BoltonPostcodes in Hulton highlighted; the rest of Bolton in grey
Map of Bolton with Hulton highlighted

People and homes.

15,294 residents in 6,063 households, next to the Bolton average.

17%
aged 15–29
18%
aged 65 and over
67%
owner-occupied homes
18%
privately rented
15%
socially rented
9%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Hulton and Bolton.

HultonBolton
£146k£237k£328k£419k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£146k£237k£328k£419k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Hulton with a published hygiene rating.

68rated food businessesin total
72%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bolton: 76%
4rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)