Postcode BL1 9WY is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell area 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 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The median sale price in Halliwell is £150,500 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,375 and £183,500. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Derbyshire Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 9WY.
Central Bolton near BL1 9WY 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| 1 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
| 0.4 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £150,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £425,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £204,500 | £227 |
| Terraced | 69 | £150,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 5 | £98,000 | £147 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £83,500 | £70,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £176,000 | £81,000 | £103,500 | £73,000 |
| 2018 | — | £70,000 | £127,000 | £78,500 |
| 2019 | £295,995 | £75,000 | £125,000 | £84,250 |
| 2020 | £350,995 | £98,750 | £125,000 | £84,500 |
| 2021 | £348,000 | £118,000 | £133,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £246,500 | £108,500 | £150,000 | £121,000 |
| 2023 | £264,000 | £90,000 | £148,000 | £113,000 |
| 2024 | £212,000 | £95,500 | £140,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | — | £120,000 | £194,000 | £141,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £98,000 | £211,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130 | £108 | £95 |
| 2017 | £174 | £116 | £135 | £103 |
| 2018 | — | £99 | £161 | £106 |
| 2019 | £238 | £111 | £149 | £109 |
| 2020 | £246 | £156 | £133 | £113 |
| 2021 | £268 | £183 | £154 | £124 |
| 2022 | £275 | £144 | £199 | £149 |
| 2023 | £204 | £130 | £178 | £151 |
| 2024 | £282 | £144 | £190 | £167 |
| 2025 | — | £189 | £183 | £176 |
| 2026 | £337 | £147 | £233 | £193 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 9WY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | 23, Ryefield Street, Bolton, BL1 2TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | The Ironchurch, Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DR | Other | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the BL1 9WY postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Valley Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
The Valley Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Feb 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 9WY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | PK Foods | 240 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DT | Walking directions to PK Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Back Clyde Street, Bolton, BL1 3NN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 9WY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Baggy Khan
Halliwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 9WY records about 323 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL1 9WY in Halliwell is £150,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL1 9WY, including The Valley Community Primary School (Outstanding), St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good) and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL1 9WY is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,285 m away.
BL1 9WY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 9WY is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).