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Breightmet North

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About

Breightmet North is a residential area located in the northern part of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing, including a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and council properties. Local amenities include convenience stores, takeaways, and a few small businesses catering to daily needs. Public transport links provide connections to Bolton town centre and surrounding areas.

Green spaces like Breightmet Fold Lane Park offer recreational opportunities for residents. The area is close to schools and healthcare facilities, making it practical for families. While largely residential, Breightmet North has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with easy access to Bolton's wider amenities.

Area overview

On average Breightmet North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 47.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Breightmet North is £32,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Breightmet North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Breightmet North Population
8,575
Population density
4,938.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,992
81.56%
African
409
4.77%
Other White
290
3.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
234
2.73%
Pakistani
77
0.9%
Total population: 8,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,219
36.04%
Owns outright
673
19.9%
Owns with a mortgage
614
18.15%
Other social rented
536
15.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
8.04%
Total households: 3,382

Property prices in Breightmet North

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 in Breightmet North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £436,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Breightmet North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Breightmet North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£257,500
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached32£195,250
Terraced12£143,855

10 years median price trend in Breightmet North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Breightmet North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.