Postcode BL1 8JQ 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 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 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 60.7% 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 of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from BL1 8JQ.
Central Bolton near BL1 8JQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
| 0.3 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £448,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £448,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £120,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 8JQ postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Aleef Foodstore | 280-282 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aleef Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Bolton, BL1 3NW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Aaron Food Store | 292 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aaron Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.