Postcode BL1 8LU 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 and very high crime levels, with around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Halbury 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, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% 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 per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from BL1 8LU.
Central Bolton near BL1 8LU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 4 | £108,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halliwell
In the BL1 8LU postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bolton, BL1 3NW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.