Postcode insights

BL2 2TD

Downham Avenue

Tonge with the Haulgh

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Detailed insights for BL2 2TD

Overview

Postcode BL2 2TD 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seven Acres Country Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Tonge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Tonge is £34,167 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 2TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Tonge near BL2 2TD 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL2 2TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSeven Acres Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Seven Acres Country Park
0.3 miTonge ParkSmallWalking directions to Tonge Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
7,182.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.19(-59%)
Burglary
5.28(-5%)
Other theft
1.98(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.98(-89%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.32(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
82.99%
African
18
5.28%
Other Asian
8
2.35%
Other White
7
2.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.76%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
44.62%
Owns outright
46
35.38%
Social rents from council
15
11.54%
Other social rented
4
3.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 2TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 202624, Downham Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TDTerracedFreehold£200,000
05 Sept 202531, Cleveleys Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TBTerracedFreehold£193,000
26 Aug 202510, Cleveleys Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£178,000
01 Apr 202513, Cleveleys Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TBOtherFreehold£700
06 Feb 202528, Cleveleys Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TBTerracedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the BL2 2TD postcode area, located within Tonge, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 2TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMoorgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryTonge Moor Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableForwards CentreAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 2TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierBury Road, Bolton, BL2 6BBWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miThe Blossom Hair & Beauty1 Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RHWalking directions to The Blossom Hair & Beauty
0.2 miMorrisons Daily8-10 Tonge Old Road, Bolton, BL2 6BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miBest-One Xpress227 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, BL2 2QQWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.4 miBJ's News, Food & Wine535-537 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DHWalking directions to BJ's News, Food & Wine

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 2TD, 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)TongeE02001000
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 017DE01004930
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 2TD

Is BL2 2TD (Tonge) safe?

The area around BL2 2TD 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.

What is the average house price near BL2 2TD?

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

What schools are near BL2 2TD?

There are 9 schools close to BL2 2TD, including Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding), Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good) and Forwards Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL2 2TD?

BL2 2TD 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).

Who represents BL2 2TD (Tonge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 2TD is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Jones (Reform UK).

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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.