Postcode BL2 3LW is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw area 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 median sale price in Bradshaw is £266,750 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,375 and £318,125. 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.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,473 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% 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 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 3LW.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 3LW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| 0.9 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Longsight Park | Large | Walking directions to Longsight Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £266,750 (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 | 39 | £331,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £264,250 | £277 |
| Flats | 6 | £205,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 33 | £185,000 | £226 |
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 | £342,500 | £232,500 | £260,000 | £201,500 |
| 2026 | £333,000 | £215,000 | £245,000 | £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 | £319 | £323 | £274 | £230 |
| 2026 | £345 | £309 | £302 | £206 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | 7, Mayfield, Bolton, BL2 3LP | Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 8, Manor Gardens, Bolton, BL2 3DR | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 25, Manor Gardens, Bolton, BL2 3DR | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 11, Parkdene Close, Bolton, BL2 3LH | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 7, Ingleton Close, Bolton, BL2 3LJ | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the BL2 3LW postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL2 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Lea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Back Longsight South, Bolton, BL2 3HP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 112 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3DD | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL2 3LW, 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 3LW 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 3LW in Bradshaw is £266,750 (about £289 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BL2 3LW, 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.
The closest station to BL2 3LW is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,133 m away.
BL2 3LW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,473 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 3LW 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).