Postcode BL2 3BY is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Cross ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromley Cross & Bradshaw area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Longsight Park.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from BL2 3BY.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 3BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| 0.6 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Longsight Park | Large | Walking directions to Longsight Park |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) in Bromley Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £415,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £265,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 63 | £191,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 25 | £170,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £289,148 | £142,500 | £170,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £261,000 | £146,000 | £164,500 | £134,000 |
| 2018 | £274,950 | £142,000 | £175,000 | £139,950 |
| 2019 | £303,000 | £140,000 | £190,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £306,000 | £151,500 | £208,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £143,250 | £232,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £170,550 | £257,500 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £432,000 | £146,500 | £245,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £175,000 | £245,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £170,000 | £262,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £402,250 | £183,211 | £262,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £154 | £186 | £156 |
| 2017 | £225 | £148 | £197 | £167 |
| 2018 | £229 | £164 | £203 | £163 |
| 2019 | £239 | £155 | £211 | £172 |
| 2020 | £271 | £160 | £235 | £183 |
| 2021 | £284 | £174 | £236 | £204 |
| 2022 | £314 | £198 | £287 | £226 |
| 2023 | £340 | £182 | £281 | £230 |
| 2024 | £327 | £202 | £286 | £228 |
| 2025 | £322 | £203 | £281 | £240 |
| 2026 | £303 | £185 | £315 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3BY.
In the BL2 3BY postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 112 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Lea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Lisa's | Ashwell Street, Bolton, BL2 3BN | Walking directions to Lisa's |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Back Longsight South, Bolton, BL2 3HP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL2 3BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlotte Anne Cadden
Bromley Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL2 3BY records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BL2 3BY in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL2 3BY, including Canon Slade School (Requires improvement), St Columba's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and St Maxentius CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 3BY is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 910 m away.
BL2 3BY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,629 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 3BY is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlotte Anne Cadden (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.