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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

BL23NF

Dewhurst Road

BL23NS

South Drive

BL23QA

Hough Fold Way

BL23HD

Southgate

BL23JF

Longsight

BL23JN

Hough Fold Way

BL23LJ

Ingleton Close

BL23QG

Meadows Lane

BL23QJ

Belmont View

BL24LA

Brook Bank

BL25HS

Dovedale Road

BL23JU

Hough Fold Way

BL24LJ

Tottington Road

BL23HF

Bramdean Avenue

BL23JD

Brook Gardens

BL23LG

Linfield Close

BL23QB

Sandown Road

BL24BX

Seaford Road

BL24EQ

Greenwoods Lane

BL23JR

Longsight Lane

BL23JW

Hough Fold Way

BL23LU

Spring Gardens

BL24DZ

Brookfold Lane

BL25JA

Newby Road

BL70HS

Tottington Road

BL24NU

Harley Avenue

BL23NE

Dewhurst Road

BL24AG

New Heys Way

BL24AH

Birchfield

BL24EP

Davenport Fold Road

BL23NN

Ferndown Road

BL23NP

Carlton Close

BL24ED

Hardy Mill Road

BL24EZ

Highfield Avenue

BL24LL

Tottington Road

BL24HS

Stitch Mi Lane

BL23PZ

Hough Fold Way

BL24BS

Hulme Road

BL23HJ

Hilmarton Close

BL23LL

Northwood

BL24AJ

Briery Avenue

BL24EG

Lincoln Grove

BL24HU

Stitch-Mi-Lane

BL24JP

Bradshaw Road

BL24DE

Tottington Road

Data Sources

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