Postcode insights

BL2 2UP

Tonge with the Haulgh

Bolton

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Detailed insights for BL2 2UP

Overview

Postcode BL2 2UP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tonge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
65.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.9%

Approximately 65.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 99 ft away from BL2 2UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hall I' th' Wood near BL2 2UP 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 2UP
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 2UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTonge ParkSmallWalking directions to Tonge Park
0.3 miDerbyshire ParkSmallWalking directions to Derbyshire Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
1,755.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.75(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.29(+130%)
Public order
40.85(+303%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.64(+185%)
Shoplifting
19.99(+246%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
79.06%
African
29
9.06%
Pakistani
16
5%
Other White
5
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.25%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
34.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.93%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
54.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.32%
Other social rented
16
11.59%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.87%
Owns outright
13
9.42%
Total households: 138

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 2UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 20256, Grassington Place, Bolton, BL2 2UBTerracedFreehold£155,000
05 Feb 2025101, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2JETerracedLeasehold£113,000
20 Feb 202616, Moorcroft Gardens, Bolton, BL2 2HXTerracedFreehold£210,000
14 Apr 2025106, Eldon Street, Bolton, BL2 2HUTerracedLeasehold£113,500
09 Feb 2026133, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HRTerracedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BL2 2UP postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 2UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTonge Moor Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCastle Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoorgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 2UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 2UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodBolton, BL2 2HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTonge Convenience Store81 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2DLWalking directions to Tonge Convenience Store
0.2 miCo-op Food190 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miHeron Foods150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HRWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 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 2UP, 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 010CE01004927
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 2UP

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

The area around BL2 2UP records about 205 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL2 2UP?

The median sale price around BL2 2UP 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 2UP?

There are 14 schools close to BL2 2UP, including Tonge Moor Primary Academy (Good), Castle Hill Primary School (Good) and Moorgate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 2UP?

The closest station to BL2 2UP is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 896 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 2UP?

BL2 2UP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 2UP 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.