Postcode insights

BL2 3LP

Mayfield

Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 3LP

Overview

Postcode BL2 3LP 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 Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Longsight Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 3LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 3LP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 3LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

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

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL2 3LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLongsight ParkLargeWalking directions to Longsight Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
2,352.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.21(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.34(+2%)
Other theft
14.1(+114%)
Shoplifting
12.69(+120%)
Vehicle crime
9.87(+65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
93.9%
Indian
7
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Irish
2
0.68%
Other
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
39.27%
No qualifications
38
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
62.31%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.85%
Shared ownership
3
2.31%
Other social rented
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 20257, Mayfield, Bolton, BL2 3LPDetachedFreehold£445,000
27 Mar 2025Crathie, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL2 3EUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£370,000
12 Sept 202543, Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETSemi-DetachedLeasehold£206,000
12 Sept 202543, Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
18 Mar 2025Old School House, Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETOtherFreehold£2,675,000

Schools

In the BL2 3LP postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 3LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Maxentius CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCanon Slade SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Columba's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 3LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsLea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisonsBack Longsight South, Bolton, BL2 3HPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miPremier112 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3DDWalking 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 3LP, 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)Bromley Cross & BradshawE02000985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 002BE01004790
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 3LP

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

The area around BL2 3LP 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.

What is the average house price near BL2 3LP?

The median sale price around BL2 3LP in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 3LP?

There are 13 schools close to BL2 3LP, including St Maxentius CofE Primary School (Good), Canon Slade School (Requires improvement) and St Columba's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 3LP?

The closest station to BL2 3LP is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,140 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 3LP?

BL2 3LP 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).

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

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