Postcode BL1 8WD is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hall I' th' Wood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Halbury Park.
Hall I' th' Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 8WD.
Hall I' th' Wood near BL1 8WD has very low 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 193 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Astley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 42 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Astley Bridge
In the BL1 8WD postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Aleef Foodstore | 280-282 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aleef Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Aaron Food Store | 292 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aaron Food Store |
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.