Postcode BL1 8BW 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £29,800 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Astley Bridge Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 69.4% 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 of residents in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £29,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 8BW.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 8BW 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £265,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £120,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 8BW postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | T.F.G. | Bertha Street, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to T.F.G. |
| 0.1 mi | Choman Mini Market | 290 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QB | Walking directions to Choman Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Mini Market | 305 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3PF | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 258 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Balaton | Back Carl Street, Bolton, BL1 8DF | Walking directions to Balaton |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.