Postcode BL2 1LU 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 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 nearest station is Bolton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bradford Park.
Tonge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% 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 1LU.
Tonge near BL2 1LU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bradford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Park |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 1LU.
In the BL2 1LU postcode area, located within Tonge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sattar & Sons | 13 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1HT | Walking directions to Sattar & Sons |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1LU, 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 1LU 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 1LU in Tonge is £175,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BL2 1LU, 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 1LU is Bolton, about 991 m away.
BL2 1LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,130 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 1LU 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.