Postcode BL1 2TX 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 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 £150,500 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,375 and £183,500. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Derbyshire Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 225 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 103 ft away from BL1 2TX.
Central Bolton near BL1 2TX 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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £150,500 (about £189 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 | 9 | £204,500 | £227 |
| Terraced | 69 | £150,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 5 | £98,000 | £147 |
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 | £211,500 | £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 | £233 | £193 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 2TX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 29, Dean Court, Bolton, BL1 2SA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 83, Dean Court, Bolton, BL1 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 69, Dean Court, Bolton, BL1 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £96,500 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 23, Ryefield Street, Bolton, BL1 2TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Unit 51, Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL2 6BD | Other | Freehold | £30,000 |
In the BL1 2TX postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tonge Moor Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
Tonge Moor Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Moorgate Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jan 2016. | |
Moorgate Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Jan 2016
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Feb 2017
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 2TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tonge Convenience Store | 81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DL | Walking directions to Tonge Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Convenience Store | 57 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1AD | Walking directions to Castle Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2TX, 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 2TX records about 323 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 2TX in Halliwell is £150,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL1 2TX, including Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good), Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding) and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL1 2TX is Bolton, about 1,175 m away.
BL1 2TX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 225 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 2TX is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).