Postcode BL1 2BP is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Bolton area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 65 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 59.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 2BP.
Central Bolton near BL1 2BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £448,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £448,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £120,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 2BP postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bolton, BL1 3NW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.