Postcode insights

BL2 3AP

Valpy Avenue

Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 3AP

Overview

Postcode BL2 3AP is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hall I' th' Wood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hall I' th' Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.7%

Approximately 53.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hall I' th' Wood is £39,508 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from BL2 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hall I' th' Wood near BL2 3AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 3AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
8,005.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.77(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.48(+98%)
Public order
16.73(+65%)
Other theft
11.66(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
71.1%
Other White
31
10.3%
African
13
4.32%
Pakistani
9
2.99%
Other
8
2.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
24.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
45.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
16.84%
Owns outright
13
13.68%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.68%
Other social rented
8
8.42%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Bradshaw

Median price£265,500
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £318K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 (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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£332,500£333
Semi-Detached78£260,000£268
Flats7£240,000£344
Terraced31£183,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£345,000£232,500£260,000£201,500
2026£327,500£260,000£237,500£177,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£321£323£276£227
2026£337£340£302£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bradshaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202517, Valpy Avenue, Bolton, BL2 3APSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
09 Jul 20251, Colmore Grove, Bolton, BL2 3AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
06 Mar 202654, Laycock Avenue, Bolton, BL2 3ALTerracedFreehold£140,000
26 Sept 202522, Laycock Avenue, Bolton, BL2 3ALTerracedFreehold£150,000
09 Sept 2025577 - 581, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BNOtherLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the BL2 3AP postcode area, located within Hall I' th' Wood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Columba's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCanon Slade SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryCastle Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLisa'sAshwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BNWalking directions to Lisa's
0.1 miShell SelectAshwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BNWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miNisa Extra417 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 3AEWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.2 miBest-one497 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BGWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miPremierCrompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2PEWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL2 3AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Les Webb

Bradshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
WardBradshawE05014819
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hall I' th' WoodE02000993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 010AE01004802
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 3AP

Is BL2 3AP (Hall I' th' Wood) safe?

The area around BL2 3AP records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near BL2 3AP?

The median sale price around BL2 3AP in Hall I' th' Wood is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 3AP?

There are 14 schools close to BL2 3AP, including St Columba's RC Primary School (Outstanding), Canon Slade School (Requires improvement) and Castle Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 3AP?

The closest station to BL2 3AP is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 191 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 3AP?

BL2 3AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 3AP (Hall I' th' Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 3AP is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Les Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.