Postcode insights

BL2 3AD

Crompton Way

Tonge with the Haulgh

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Detailed insights for BL2 3AD

Overview

Postcode BL2 3AD 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BL2 3AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Hall I' th' Wood near BL2 3AD 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 3AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
4,202 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
192
74.13%
African
18
6.95%
Indian
15
5.79%
Chinese
5
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.93%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
21.43%
No qualifications
27
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.64%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
35.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
25.74%
Owns outright
17
16.83%
Social rents from council
10
9.9%
Other social rented
10
9.9%
Total households: 101

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 3AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202514, The Close, Bolton, BL2 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
24 Jul 20252, Hart House, Hall I Th Wood Lane, Bolton, BL2 3DTFlatsLeasehold£80,000
07 May 20253, Hart House, Hall I Th Wood Lane, Bolton, BL2 3DTFlatsLeasehold£74,000
24 Apr 2026487, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BGTerracedLeasehold£82,000
24 Oct 2025521, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BGTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the BL2 3AD postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 3AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCastle Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Columba's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableBirtenshaw CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 3AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one497 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BGWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miShell SelectAshwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BNWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miNisa Extra417 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 3AEWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.1 miLisa'sAshwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BNWalking directions to Lisa's
0.2 miPremierCrompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2PEWalking directions to Premier

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 3AD, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 3AD

Is BL2 3AD (Hall I' th' Wood) safe?

The area around BL2 3AD 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 3AD?

The median sale price around BL2 3AD 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 3AD?

There are 15 schools close to BL2 3AD, including Castle Hill Primary School (Good), St Columba's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Birtenshaw College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 3AD?

The closest station to BL2 3AD is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 48 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 3AD?

BL2 3AD 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 3AD (Hall I' th' Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 3AD 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.