Postcode insights

BL2 3DX

Turton Road

Bromley Cross

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Detailed insights for BL2 3DX

Overview

Postcode BL2 3DX 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from BL2 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 3DX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 3DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

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

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL2 3DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongsight ParkLargeWalking directions to Longsight Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
8,132.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
6.42(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.78(-68%)
Burglary
5.78(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.14(-86%)
Other theft
3.21(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
93.41%
Irish
6
2.33%
Other White
3
1.16%
Pakistani
2
0.78%
Other
2
0.78%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
32.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
15.81%
No qualifications
32
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.42%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.42%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
44.54%
Owns outright
33
27.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.13%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Bromley Cross

Median price£245,100
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £364K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£415,000£326
Semi-Detached43£265,000£289
Terraced63£191,000£229
Flats25£170,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026127, Turton Road, Bolton, BL2 3DXTerracedLeasehold£225,000
29 Aug 2025105 - 107, Turton Road, Bolton, BL2 3DXOtherFreehold£250,000
22 Aug 202537, Turton Road, Bolton, BL2 3DXTerracedLeasehold£190,000
18 Jun 2025115, Turton Road, Bolton, BL2 3DXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£227,500
22 Apr 202568, Oaks Avenue, Bolton, BL2 3BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£50,000

Schools

In the BL2 3DX postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCanon Slade SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Columba's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Maxentius CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 3DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier112 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3DDWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorrisonsLea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miMorrisonsBack Longsight South, Bolton, BL2 3HPWalking directions to Morrisons

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 3DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Anne Cadden

Bromley Cross - 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
WardBromley CrossE05014821
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley Cross & BradshawE02000985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 002EE01004810
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 3DX

Is BL2 3DX (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) safe?

The area around BL2 3DX 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.

What is the average house price near BL2 3DX?

The median sale price around BL2 3DX in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 3DX?

There are 12 schools close to BL2 3DX, 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.

What is the nearest station to BL2 3DX?

The closest station to BL2 3DX is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 932 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 3DX?

BL2 3DX 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).

Who represents BL2 3DX (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 3DX 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).

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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.