Postcode BL1 2QY is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's 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 2QY.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 2QY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £83,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL1 2QY postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.