Postcode BL1 2JL is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell area 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 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The median sale price in Halliwell is £155,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,500 and £184,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,012 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BL1 2JL.
Central Bolton near BL1 2JL 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £425,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £199,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 68 | £150,500 | £189 |
| Flats | 4 | £97,250 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £83,500 | £70,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £176,000 | £81,000 | £103,500 | £73,000 |
| 2018 | — | £70,000 | £127,000 | £78,500 |
| 2019 | £295,995 | £75,000 | £125,000 | £84,250 |
| 2020 | £350,995 | £98,750 | £125,000 | £84,500 |
| 2021 | £348,000 | £118,000 | £133,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £246,500 | £108,500 | £150,000 | £121,000 |
| 2023 | £264,000 | £90,000 | £148,000 | £113,000 |
| 2024 | £212,000 | £95,500 | £140,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | — | £120,000 | £194,000 | £141,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £98,000 | £210,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130 | £108 | £95 |
| 2017 | £174 | £116 | £135 | £103 |
| 2018 | — | £99 | £161 | £106 |
| 2019 | £238 | £111 | £149 | £109 |
| 2020 | £246 | £156 | £133 | £113 |
| 2021 | £268 | £183 | £154 | £124 |
| 2022 | £275 | £144 | £199 | £149 |
| 2023 | £204 | £130 | £178 | £151 |
| 2024 | £282 | £144 | £190 | £167 |
| 2025 | — | £189 | £183 | £176 |
| 2026 | £337 | £147 | £229 | £193 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 2JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | 4, Aylesford Walk, Bolton, BL1 2UT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 17, Stanbury Road, Bolton, BL1 2LF | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Apartment 12, Estbury Court, Brocksby Chase, Bolton, BL1 2JE | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Apartment 8, Bradstone Court, Brocksby Chase, Bolton, BL1 2JD | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Apartment 9, Bradstone Court, Brocksby Chase, Bolton, BL1 2JD | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the BL1 2JL postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Valley Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Gaskell Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Back Clyde Street, Bolton, BL1 3NN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Halliwell Food & Wine | 212-216 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QJ | Walking directions to Halliwell Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 2JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Baggy Khan
Halliwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 2JL records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL1 2JL in Halliwell is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL1 2JL, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good), The Valley Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Gaskell Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL1 2JL is Bolton, about 1,542 m away.
BL1 2JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,012 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 2JL is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).