Postcode BL1 8EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Halbury Park.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high crime rate.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from BL1 8EZ.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 8EZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 8EZ postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Aleef Foodstore | 280-282 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aleef Foodstore |
| 0.1 mi | Aaron Food Store | 292 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aaron Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Halliwell Food & Wine | 212-216 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QJ | Walking directions to Halliwell Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.