Postcode insights

BL2 3NL

South Drive

Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 3NL

Overview

Postcode BL2 3NL is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harwood is £48,708 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Harwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Harwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Harwood is £48,708 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Harwood near BL2 3NL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 3NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
6,314.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.9(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.32(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.73(+97%)
Public order
17.07(+69%)
Burglary
9.19(+66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
95.54%
Indian
3
1.12%
Pakistani
3
1.12%
Irish
2
0.74%
Other
2
0.74%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
52
22.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.81%
No qualifications
38
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50.43%
Owns with a mortgage
45
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.26%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

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 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20252, Hawkstone Close, Bolton, BL2 3NYDetachedLeasehold£285,000
26 Jan 202624, Hazelwood Avenue, Bolton, BL2 3NRTerracedLeasehold£210,000
16 Feb 20265, Ferndown Road, Bolton, BL2 3NWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£262,000
27 Feb 202633, Ferndown Road, Bolton, BL2 3NNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£209,000
20 Nov 202565, Ferndown Road, Bolton, BL2 3NNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the BL2 3NL postcode area, located within Harwood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 3NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughBolton St Catherine's AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableFirwood High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarwood Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar63 New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BPWalking directions to Spar

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 3NL, 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)HarwoodE02000989
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 006BE01004785
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 3NL

Is BL2 3NL (Harwood) safe?

The area around BL2 3NL records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3NL?

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

What schools are near BL2 3NL?

There are 12 schools close to BL2 3NL, including Bolton St Catherine's Academy (Requires improvement), Firwood High School (Good) and Harwood Meadows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 3NL?

The closest station to BL2 3NL is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,524 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 3NL?

BL2 3NL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 3NL (Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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