Postcode BL2 2DF 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, 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 nearest station is Bolton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tonge 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL2 2DF.
Central Bolton near BL2 2DF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| 0.9 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tonge Park | Small | Walking directions to Tonge Park |
| 0.2 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2DF.
In the BL2 2DF postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tonge Convenience Store | 81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DL | Walking directions to Tonge Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Bolton, BL2 2HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One Xpress | 227 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, BL2 2QQ | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.4 mi | The Blossom Hair & Beauty | 1 Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RH | Walking directions to The Blossom Hair & Beauty |
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 2DF, 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 2DF 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL2 2DF in Central Bolton 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 2DF, including Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good), Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding) and The Olive School, Bolton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 2DF is Bolton, about 1,339 m away.
BL2 2DF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 455 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 2DF 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.