Postcode insights

BL2 2HX

Moorcroft Gardens

Tonge with the Haulgh

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Detailed insights for BL2 2HX

Overview

Postcode BL2 2HX 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 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 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
64.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.7%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from BL2 2HX.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 2HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL2 2HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTonge ParkSmallWalking directions to Tonge Park
0.3 miDerbyshire ParkSmallWalking directions to Derbyshire Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
7,277.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.25(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.09(+29%)
Public order
20.53(+103%)
Vehicle crime
16.13(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.76(+75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
77.49%
Other White
24
8.86%
African
22
8.12%
Other
5
1.85%
Pakistani
3
1.11%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
30.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.66%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
41.35%
Other social rented
31
23.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.53%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.03%
Owns outright
10
7.52%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Tonge with the Haulgh

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £221K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tonge with the Haulgh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£275,500£284
Semi-Detached52£210,000£239
Terraced69£150,000£185
Flats9£95,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tonge with the Haulgh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonge with the Haulgh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonge with the Haulgh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonge with the Haulgh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonge with the Haulgh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tonge with the Haulgh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202616, Moorcroft Gardens, Bolton, BL2 2HXTerracedFreehold£210,000
09 Feb 2026133, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HRTerracedLeasehold£125,000
14 Apr 2025106, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2HUTerracedLeasehold£113,500
05 Feb 2025101, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2JETerracedLeasehold£113,000
12 Jun 2025190, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HNOtherLeasehold£950,000

Schools

In the BL2 2HX postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 2HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTonge Moor Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoorgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCastle Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 2HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 2HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodBolton, BL2 2HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miHeron Foods150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HRWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miTonge Convenience Store81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DLWalking directions to Tonge Convenience Store
0.1 miCo-op Food190 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier Food & Wines63-65 Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LSWalking directions to Premier Food & Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL2 2HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Jones

Tonge with the Haulgh - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hall I' th' WoodE02000993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 010DE01004929
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2017-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 2HX

Is BL2 2HX (Hall I' th' Wood) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near BL2 2HX?

The median sale price around BL2 2HX in Hall I' th' Wood is £175,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 2HX?

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.

What is the nearest station to BL2 2HX?

The closest station to BL2 2HX is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 953 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 2HX?

BL2 2HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 2HX (Hall I' th' Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.