Postcode BL1 2HF 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 and very high crime levels, with around 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 455 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, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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 per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from BL1 2HF.
Central Bolton near BL1 2HF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £265,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £108,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 2HF postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Bolton, BL1 3NW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.