Postcode BL2 1LH is located in a major urban area, within the Tonge with the Haulgh area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Tonge area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonge is £34,167 per year. The median sale price in Tonge with the Haulgh is £175,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £220,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
Tonge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,886 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Tonge has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 1LH.
Tonge near BL2 1LH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bradford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (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 | 12 | £275,500 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £212,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 75 | £151,500 | £186 |
| 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 | £292,150 | £205,000 | £215,000 | £155,250 |
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 | £157 | £234 | £182 |
| 2026 | £275 | £219 | £229 | £190 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 1LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 42, Wardle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ND | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 14, Wardle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ND | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 138, Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1PE | Terraced | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 150, Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1PE | Terraced | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 1, Trillo Avenue, Bolton, BL2 1LU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £196,000 |
In the BL2 1LH postcode area, located within Tonge, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL2 1LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nawaz Convenience Store | 9 Wheatfield Street, Bolton, BL2 1LH | Walking directions to Nawaz Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Vincent Way, Bolton, BL3 2NB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 BL2 1LH, 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 1LH records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1LH in Tonge with the Haulgh is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL2 1LH, including St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge (Good), Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Bolton Islamic Girls School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 1LH is Bolton, about 1,150 m away.
BL2 1LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,886 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 1LH is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Jones (Reform UK).