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Breightmet South & Darcy Lever

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About

Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is a residential area located in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Local amenities include convenience stores, takeaways, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. The nearby Leverhulme Park offers green space for recreation, with walking paths and sports facilities.

Darcy Lever is situated along the River Tame, with historical ties to the industrial past of Bolton. The area has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the M61 motorway. Schools and community centers serve the local population, providing essential services. The blend of residential and green spaces makes it a practical place to live for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £36,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Breightmet South & Darcy Lever Population
9,728
Population density
2,537 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,498
87.36%
African
198
2.04%
Pakistani
159
1.63%
Other White
155
1.59%
Indian
153
1.57%
Total population: 9,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
35.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,255
30.81%
Other social rented
464
11.39%
Social rents from council
420
10.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
9.99%
Total households: 4,073

Property prices in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Breightmet South & Darcy Lever 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 South & Darcy Lever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£286,250
Flats4£113,250
Semi-Detached46£190,000
Terraced26£159,000

10 years median price trend in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever.

Data Sources

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