Postcode BL1 2QW is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halliwell & Brownlow Fold area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 2QW.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 2QW 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 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 2QW postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Laburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | D. A. M. Mini Market | 176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BA | Walking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
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.