Postcode BL1 8BA 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 high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.6% 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 218 ft away from BL1 8BA.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 8BA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 8BA.
In the BL1 8BA postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 449-451 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Balaton | Back Carl Street, Bolton, BL1 8DF | Walking directions to Balaton |
| 0.2 mi | T.F.G. | Bertha Street, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to T.F.G. |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Mini Market | 305 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3PF | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Choman Mini Market | 290 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to Choman Mini Market |
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 8BA, 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 8BA records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8BA 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 19 schools close to BL1 8BA, including St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell (Good), Eden Boys' School Bolton (Outstanding) and Al-Huda Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL1 8BA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,838 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 8BA 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.