Postcode BL2 2BR 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 Central Bolton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Derbyshire Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 39 ft away from BL2 2BR.
Central Bolton near BL2 2BR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Tonge with the Haulgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £151,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tonge with the Haulgh
In the BL2 2BR postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 2BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castle Convenience Store | 57 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1AD | Walking directions to Castle Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sattar & Sons | 13 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1HT | Walking directions to Sattar & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.