Postcode BL1 3HL is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell area 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 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 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 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,076 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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 3HL.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 3HL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 5, Aldbury Terrace, Bolton, BL1 3HX | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 66, Hennon Street, Bolton, BL1 3EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 54, Hennon Street, Bolton, BL1 3EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 68, Hennon Street, Bolton, BL1 3EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 119, Hatfield Road, Bolton, BL1 3BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the BL1 3HL postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 12 primary and 3 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 | Not applicable | Al-Huda Primary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oxford Grove Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Brownlow Fold Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3EN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Alps Convenience Store | 218 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Alps Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | D. A. M. Mini Market | 176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BA | Walking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market |
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 3HL, 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 3HL records about 155 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 3HL in Halliwell is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL1 3HL, including Al-Huda Primary School (Good), Oxford Grove Primary School (Outstanding) and Brownlow Fold Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL1 3HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,076 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 3HL is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).