Postcode BL1 2SR 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 812.7 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Derbyshire Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 812.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.7% 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 24 ft away from BL1 2SR.
Central Bolton near BL1 2SR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| 1 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2SR postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tonge Convenience Store | 81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DL | Walking directions to Tonge 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.