Postcode BL2 3AN is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw 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 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Longsight Park.
Hall I' th' Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from BL2 3AN.
Hall I' th' Wood near BL2 3AN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Longsight Park | Large | Walking directions to Longsight Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) in Bradshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £332,500 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £260,000 | £268 |
| Flats | 7 | £240,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 31 | £183,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239,950 | £164,999 | £153,500 | £124,000 |
| 2017 | £220,500 | £163,250 | £165,000 | £132,450 |
| 2018 | £268,748 | £152,500 | £175,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £157,000 | £181,750 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £147,000 | £190,000 | £148,250 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £151,248 | £219,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £366,000 | £168,500 | £247,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £180,000 | £249,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £338,500 | £182,500 | £245,000 | £197,875 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £232,500 | £260,000 | £201,500 |
| 2026 | £327,500 | £260,000 | £237,500 | £177,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £281 | £174 | £153 |
| 2017 | £223 | £275 | £191 | £174 |
| 2018 | £240 | £234 | £191 | £158 |
| 2019 | £229 | £246 | £201 | £173 |
| 2020 | £247 | £268 | £221 | £182 |
| 2021 | £267 | £272 | £246 | £190 |
| 2022 | £303 | £201 | £265 | £234 |
| 2023 | £309 | £329 | £265 | £219 |
| 2024 | £304 | £213 | £280 | £242 |
| 2025 | £321 | £323 | £276 | £227 |
| 2026 | £337 | £340 | £302 | £206 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3AN.
In the BL2 3AN postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lisa's | Ashwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BN | Walking directions to Lisa's |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Ashwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BN | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | 417 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 3AE | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 497 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2PE | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Les Webb
Bradshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL2 3AN records about 114 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.
The median sale price around BL2 3AN in Hall I' th' Wood is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL2 3AN, including St Columba's RC Primary School (Outstanding), Canon Slade School (Requires improvement) and Castle Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 3AN is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 220 m away.
BL2 3AN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 996 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 3AN is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Les Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.