Postcode BL5 2TH is located in a major urban area, within the Halliwell area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halliwell & Brownlow Fold area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year. The median sale price in Halliwell is £155,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,500 and £184,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,076 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 2TH.
Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL5 2TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Halliwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £425,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £199,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 68 | £150,500 | £189 |
| Flats | 4 | £97,250 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £83,500 | £70,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £176,000 | £81,000 | £103,500 | £73,000 |
| 2018 | — | £70,000 | £127,000 | £78,500 |
| 2019 | £295,995 | £75,000 | £125,000 | £84,250 |
| 2020 | £350,995 | £98,750 | £125,000 | £84,500 |
| 2021 | £348,000 | £118,000 | £133,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £246,500 | £108,500 | £150,000 | £121,000 |
| 2023 | £264,000 | £90,000 | £148,000 | £113,000 |
| 2024 | £212,000 | £95,500 | £140,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | — | £120,000 | £194,000 | £141,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £98,000 | £210,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130 | £108 | £95 |
| 2017 | £174 | £116 | £135 | £103 |
| 2018 | — | £99 | £161 | £106 |
| 2019 | £238 | £111 | £149 | £109 |
| 2020 | £246 | £156 | £133 | £113 |
| 2021 | £268 | £183 | £154 | £124 |
| 2022 | £275 | £144 | £199 | £149 |
| 2023 | £204 | £130 | £178 | £151 |
| 2024 | £282 | £144 | £190 | £167 |
| 2025 | — | £189 | £183 | £176 |
| 2026 | £337 | £147 | £229 | £193 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2TH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 38, Langdon Close, Bolton, BL1 2QN | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 11, Merehall Close, Bolton, BL1 2RQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 1, Cotton Gardens, Bolton, BL1 2FP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 12, Spinning Meadow, Bolton, BL1 2QQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £197,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 3, Spinning Meadow, Bolton, BL1 2QQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £153,000 |
In the BL5 2TH postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Gaskell Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Olive School, Bolton | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 2TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Laburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | D. A. M. Mini Market | 176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BA | Walking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL5 2TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Baggy Khan
Halliwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL5 2TH records about 155 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.
The median sale price around BL5 2TH in Halliwell is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL5 2TH, including Gaskell Community Primary School (Good), St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good) and The Olive School, Bolton (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL5 2TH is Bolton, about 1,570 m away.
BL5 2TH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,076 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 BL5 2TH is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Baggy Khan (Green Party).