Postcode BL2 1AD is located in a major urban area, within the Tonge with the Haulgh ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Tonge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonge is £34,167 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Tonge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Tonge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tonge is £34,167 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from BL2 1AD.
Tonge near BL2 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £201 per square foot) in Tonge with the Haulgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £275,500 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £210,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 69 | £150,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 9 | £95,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,995 | £80,000 | £125,000 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £212,305 | £57,000 | £152,995 | £84,000 |
| 2018 | £224,995 | £76,750 | £164,495 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | £201,500 | £79,000 | £142,500 | £85,250 |
| 2020 | £254,995 | £75,000 | £142,500 | £96,750 |
| 2021 | £261,998 | £81,000 | £170,500 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £285,995 | £98,000 | £192,498 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £73,500 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £292,500 | £97,500 | £203,500 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £280,250 | £90,000 | £210,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £205,000 | £225,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £103 | £140 | £92 |
| 2017 | £206 | £104 | £178 | £100 |
| 2018 | £219 | £149 | £204 | £106 |
| 2019 | £208 | £139 | £151 | £105 |
| 2020 | £231 | £145 | £157 | £119 |
| 2021 | £238 | £145 | £198 | £133 |
| 2022 | £261 | £169 | £205 | £150 |
| 2023 | £246 | £123 | £213 | £146 |
| 2024 | £271 | £159 | £218 | £159 |
| 2025 | £284 | £163 | £234 | £184 |
| 2026 | £278 | £219 | £239 | £187 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 1AD.
In the BL2 1AD postcode area, located within Tonge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Castle Convenience Store | 57 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1AD | Walking directions to Castle Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sattar & Sons | 13 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1HT | Walking directions to Sattar & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL2 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Jones
Tonge with the Haulgh - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL2 1AD records about 157 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 BL2 1AD in Tonge is £175,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL2 1AD, including Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School (Good), St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge (Good) and Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 1AD is Bolton, about 704 m away.
BL2 1AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,707 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 BL2 1AD is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Jones (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.