Postcode BL2 3ED is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromley Cross & Bradshaw area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Longsight Park.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 3ED.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 3ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| 0.8 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Longsight Park | Large | Walking directions to Longsight Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £332,500 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £260,000 | £268 |
| Flats | 7 | £240,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 31 | £183,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3ED.
In the BL2 3ED postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 112 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Lea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HN | 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 3ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Les Webb
Bradshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL2 3ED records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3ED in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL2 3ED, including St Maxentius CofE Primary School (Good), Birtenshaw School Bolton (Good) and Canon Slade School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL2 3ED is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 697 m away.
BL2 3ED scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,283 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 3ED 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).
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.