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Halliwell & Brownlow Fold

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About

Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is a residential area located directly to the north of Bolton town centre. It is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, built to accommodate workers during the town's industrial peak. The streets follow a dense, grid-like pattern typical of such neighbourhoods. The area is bordered by Halliwell Road, a main thoroughfare with local shops and services.

The landscape is shaped by its proximity to the River Croal, which flows through the southern edge of the area. The local recreation ground provides a green space for the community. A notable local landmark is the former St. Luke's Church, a large, now converted building that stands as a reminder of the area's historical community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year. There are 2 schools in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is home to around 9,047 people, with a population density of about 7,929.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halliwell & Brownlow Fold Population
9,047
Population density
7,929.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.47(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.08(+51%)
Public order
17.57(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.47(+72%)
Burglary
12.71(+128%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,918
32.26%
Indian
2,540
28.08%
Pakistani
1,836
20.3%
African
603
6.67%
Other White
242
2.68%
Total population: 9,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,158
32.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,341
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
885
13.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
882
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
828
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 6,644

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
732
22.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
21.59%
Other social rented
632
19.05%
Social rents from council
610
18.39%
Owns with a mortgage
516
15.56%
Total households: 3,317

Property prices in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £265,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halliwell & Brownlow Fold in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£135,000
Semi-Detached1£145,000
Terraced26£107,000

10 years median price trend in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.