Postcode BL1 3SB 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 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,012 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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 47 ft away from BL1 3SB.
Central Bolton near BL1 3SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
| 0.4 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 (about £186 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 | 8 | £207,250 | £228 |
| Terraced | 60 | £142,500 | £184 |
| Flats | 6 | £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 | £140,500 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £98,000 | £213,000 | £142,000 |
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 | £175 |
| 2026 | £337 | £147 | £238 | £189 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 7, Worcester Street, Bolton, BL1 3NH | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 11, Worcester Street, Bolton, BL1 3NH | Terraced | Leasehold | £104,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 5, Brooklyn Street, Bolton, BL1 3NG | Terraced | Leasehold | £106,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 42, Brooklyn Street, Bolton, BL1 3NG | Other | Freehold | £717 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 2, St Matthews Walk, Bolton, BL1 3TB | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the BL1 3SB postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 3SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Back Clyde Street, Bolton, BL1 3NN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Halliwell Food & Wine | 212-216 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QJ | Walking directions to Halliwell Food & Wine |
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 3SB, 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 3SB records about 145 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL1 3SB in Halliwell is £143,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL1 3SB, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good), The Olive School, Bolton (Outstanding) and The Valley Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 3SB is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,549 m away.
BL1 3SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,012 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 3SB is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).