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Bradshaw

Crime

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About

Bradshaw ward is situated in the north of the Bolton metropolitan borough, bordering the West Pennine Moors. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. Its landscape is defined by open green spaces and local parks, with Bradshaw Brook running through the vicinity, contributing to a semi-rural atmosphere on its fringes. The ward includes the distinct communities of Bradshaw and Harwood.

Local life centres around several key amenities, including schools, sports clubs, and community centres. The area is known for its strong sense of local history and community identity, with active residents' associations. A notable local landmark is the Bradshaw Hall, a historic site with origins dating back to the 14th century, situated near the brook. Transport links are provided by major roads connecting the ward to Bolton town centre and neighbouring towns.

Area overview

On average Bradshaw has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bradshaw is £48,608 per year. The median sale price in Bradshaw is £265,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,125 and £317,500. There are 5 schools in Bradshaw: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bradshaw

Median price: £265,000

Price per sq ft: £289

Sales (last 12 months): 174

Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £318K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Bradshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradshaw over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	44	£333,000	£333	£250,749	£300,000	£385,000	£563,150
Semi-Detached	89	£263,000	£276	£177,000	£220,000	£298,000	£379,200
Flats	8	£192,500	£307	£144,200	£165,500	£245,000	£312,000
Terraced	33	£183,000	£226	£124,400	£155,000	£250,000	£296,224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradshaw.
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	£340,000	£225,000	£260,000	£201,500
2026	£335,000	£170,000	£255,000	£175,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradshaw.
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	£316	£322	£274	£230
2026	£343	£277	£301	£207

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600

Band B£1,866

Band C£2,133

Band D£2,400

Band E£2,933

Band F£3,466

Band G£4,000

Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bradshaw ward.

Local councillors

Les Webb

Bradshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative