Postcode BL1 8XJ 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 and very high crime levels, with around 146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Halbury Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.3% 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 per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from BL1 8XJ.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 8XJ 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 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 8XJ postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 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 |
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.