Postcode BL2 2HX 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 Hall I' th' Wood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 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 Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tonge Park.
Hall I' th' Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,043 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from BL2 2HX.
Hall I' th' Wood near BL2 2HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tonge Park | Small | Walking directions to Tonge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 16, Moorcroft Gardens, Bolton, BL2 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 133, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 233, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Terraced | Freehold | £146,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 78, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2HU | Terraced | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 106, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2HU | Terraced | Leasehold | £113,500 |
In the BL2 2HX postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL2 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Bolton, BL2 2HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tonge Convenience Store | 81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DL | Walking directions to Tonge Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 190 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wines | 63-65 Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LS | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wines |
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 2HX, 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 2HX records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2HX 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 13 schools close to BL2 2HX, including Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good), Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding) and Castle Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 2HX is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 953 m away.
BL2 2HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,043 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 2HX is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Jones (Reform UK).