Postcode BL1 3UN is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell 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 149.2 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 nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 624 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 149.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from BL1 3UN.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 3UN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £141,750 (about £182 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 | 6 | £199,750 | £201 |
| Terraced | 52 | £141,750 | £178 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 | £189 |
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 | — | £267,500 | £143,500 |
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 | — | £252 | £189 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3UN.
In the BL1 3UN postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3UN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Back Clyde Street, Bolton, BL1 3NN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Halliwell Food & Wine | 212-216 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QJ | Walking directions to Halliwell Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Al Noor Super Store | Back Ewart Street, Bolton, BL1 3NT | Walking directions to Al Noor Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 258 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL1 3UN, 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 3UN records about 149 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 3UN in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £141,750 (about £182 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL1 3UN, including Eden Boys' School Bolton (Outstanding), The Valley Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 3UN is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,510 m away.
BL1 3UN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 624 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 3UN is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.