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About

Harwood is a residential suburb situated to the north of Bolton town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along streets that follow the local topography. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with local shops and services concentrated along its main roads.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Harwood Bar, a former coaching inn that dates back to the 18th century. The area is bordered by open countryside and farmland, with walking routes leading out towards the West Pennine Moors, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscape.

Area overview

On average Harwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harwood is £48,708 per year. There are 5 schools in Harwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harwood is home to around 8,350 people, with a population density of about 994.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harwood Population
8,350
Population density
994 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(-30%)
Vehicle crime
7.19(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-25%)
Burglary
5.75(+3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,947
95.17%
Other White
73
0.87%
Irish
47
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.54%
Indian
35
0.42%
Total population: 8,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,395
33.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,309
18.51%
No qualifications
1,025
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 7,071

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,925
51.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,272
33.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
232
6.2%
Other social rented
142
3.79%
Social rents from council
98
2.62%
Total households: 3,744

Property prices in Harwood

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Harwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harwood 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 Harwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£335,000
Flats4£170,000
Semi-Detached49£265,000
Terraced18£177,000

10 years median price trend in Harwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harwood.

All postcodes in Harwood

BL24JN

Lower Goodwin Fold

BL83QU

Redman Gate

BL23JS

Longsight Lane

BL23ND

South Drive

BL23NU

Rusland Drive

BL24DR

Lower Knotts

BL25DG

Greenroyd Avenue

BL23LA

Hough Fold Way

BL24AQ

New Heys Way

BL24DB

Hillside Close

BL24DQ

New Green

BL23LQ

Acre Field

BL23QF

Christchurch Lane

BL24JB

Arthur Lane

BL24LB

Bottom O'th'moor

BL24LR

Tottington Road

BL23PR

Stitch Mi Lane

BL24DX

Tottington Fold

BL24EB

Milford Road

BL24HH

Appledore Drive

BL24JA

Stitch Mi Lane

BL24LH

Stitch Mi Lane

BL25HW

Foster Lane

BL23JA

Longsight

BL23LD

Longsight Lane

BL24AD

Catterall Crescent

BL24FP

Chapel Fold

BL24JS

Bradshaw Road

BL23JH

Rose Lea

BL23PL

Hardy Mill Road

BL24ES

Bramhall Avenue

BL24EU

Bramhall Avenue

BL25HR

Marlow Close

BL24HT

Stitch Mi Lane

BL24JG

Roading Brook Road

BL23QD

Down Green Road

BL24EN

Links Road

BL24DS

Riding Gate Mews

BL23JE

Longsight

BL24DA

Tottington Road

BL23PF

Bluebell Close

BL24BJ

Tottington Road

BL24HW

Sedgemoor Vale

BL23HT

Recreation Street

BL23HX

Longsight

BL23PS

Orchard Gardens

BL24LY

Overgreen

BL23JP

Ashworth Terrace

BL23NW

Ferndown Road

BL23PB

Church Meadows

BL24JD

Roading Brook Road

BL24NT

Springwater Close

BL25DN

Woodland Close

BL70HT

Bury Road

BL24DY

Kayfields

BL23HZ

Longsight

BL23QN

Belmont View

BL23RZ

Old Nursery Fold

BL25HZ

Deepdale Road

BL23PU

Hough Fold Way

BL24DT

Pensford Court

BL23JB

Hawthorn Bank

BL23NJ

Chale Green

BL23QS

Brook House Close

BL24ET

Gleaves Avenue

BL23NT

Fairacres

BL24JF

Arthur Lane

BL24JT

The Gates

BL23LS

Patterdale Road

BL23LZ

Atherfield

BL23PN

Prospect Avenue

BL24EL

Bramhall Avenue

BL24NB

Bradshaw Meadows

BL23PJ

Hardy Mill Road

BL24AL

New Heys Way

BL24EX

Bramhall Avenue

BL23HP

The Hillock

BL23LT

Ambleside Close

BL23PT

Hough Fold Way

BL25HD

Deepdale Road

BL23BJ

Tonge Moor Road

BL23NY

Hawkstone Close

BL24BY

Seaford Road

BL25DA

Stockley Avenue

BL23HU

Duxbury Avenue

BL23JT

Longsight Lane

BL23QL

Pitfield Lane

BL24BQ

Lea Gate

BL24HR

Stitch Mi Lane

BL23QW

Belmont View

BL24ER

Fairway Avenue

BL24LS

Bowstone Hill Road

BL70HP

Bradshaw Road

BL23GF

Longsight Lane

BL23QR

Greenheys

BL24HJ

Croyde Close

BL23JG

Ruins Lane

BL24BP

Heaton Avenue

BL23LB

Hough Fold Way

BL23LE

Ashdene Crescent

Data Sources

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