Postcode BL2 2RZ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seven Acres Country Park.
Tonge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Tonge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from BL2 2RZ.
Tonge near BL2 2RZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Seven Acres Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Seven Acres Country Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tonge Park | Small | Walking directions to Tonge 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2RZ.
In the BL2 2RZ postcode area, located within Tonge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 2RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-One Xpress | 227 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, BL2 2QQ | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.2 mi | The Blossom Hair & Beauty | 1 Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RH | Walking directions to The Blossom Hair & Beauty |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wines | 63-65 Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LS | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Bolton, BL2 2HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2RZ, 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 2RZ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2RZ in Tonge is £175,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL2 2RZ, including Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good), Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding) and Birtenshaw College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 2RZ is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,185 m away.
BL2 2RZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,971 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 2RZ 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.