Postcode BL2 1PL is located in a major urban area, within the Little Lever & Darcy Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Breightmet South & Darcy Lever area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 1PL.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 1PL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bradford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Little Lever & Darcy Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Lever & Darcy Lever
In the BL2 1PL postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nawaz Convenience Store | 9 Wheatfield Street, Bolton, BL2 1LH | Walking directions to Nawaz Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 448 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1SY | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.