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About

Harwood is a residential area located in the northern part of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is known for its green spaces, including Harwood Park and Lever Park, which provide recreational opportunities for residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs.

The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting Harwood to Bolton town centre and nearby towns like Bury. Historically, Harwood was a mill village, and some of its industrial heritage can still be seen in older buildings. The community has a quiet, neighbourhood feel, with a mix of long-term residents and newer families. The nearby West Pennine Moors offer easy access to walking and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Harwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harwood is £44,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Harwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

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

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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 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
Detached48£332,500
Flats2£165,000
Semi-Detached46£266,500
Terraced17£179,000

10 years median price trend in Harwood

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

All postcodes in Harwood

BL23JN

Hough Fold Way

BL23LB

Hough Fold Way

BL23LJ

Ingleton Close

BL23NF

Dewhurst Road

BL23NS

Downgreen Road

BL23QA

Hough Fold Way

BL23QG

Meadows Lane

BL23QJ

Belmont View

BL24LA

Harwood

BL25HS

Dovedale Road

BL23HF

Bramdean Avenue

BL23JD

Brook Gardens

BL23JU

Hough Fold Way

BL23LG

Linfield Close

BL23QB

Christ Church Lane

BL24BX

Seaford Road

BL24DJ

Harwood

BL24EQ

Greenwoods Lane

BL24LJ

Tottington Road

BL23JW

Hough Fold Way

BL23JR

Longsight Lane

BL23LU

Spring Gardens

BL24DZ

Brookfold Lane

BL24NU

Harley Avenue

BL25JA

Newby Road

BL70HS

Watling Street

BL23NE

Dewhurst Road

BL23NN

Ferndown Road

BL23NP

Carlton Close

BL24AG

Catterall Crescent

BL24AH

Birchfield

BL24ED

Brookfold Lane

BL24EP

Davenport Fold Road

BL24EZ

Highfield Avenue

BL24LL

Slack Lane

BL23PZ

Hough Fold Way

BL24BS

Broadstone Road

BL24HS

Stitch-Mi-Lane

BL23HJ

Duxbury Avenue

BL24HU

Stitch-Mi-Lane

BL23LL

Northwood

BL24AJ

Briery Avenue

BL24DE

Hillside Close

BL24EG

Lincoln Grove

BL24JP

Harwood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.