Postcode insights

BL2 4ED

Hardy Mill Road

Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 4ED

Overview

Postcode BL2 4ED 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Harwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 4ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Harwood near BL2 4ED 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
2,609.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.34(-70%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-62%)
Burglary
5.29(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
97.01%
Other White
4
1.2%
Caribbean
2
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.6%
Indian
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
38.75%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.76%
No qualifications
36
12.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.42%
Apprenticeship
23
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
51.33%
Owns with a mortgage
55
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.33%
Other social rented
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

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 4ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202529, Hardy Mill Road, Bolton, BL2 4EADetachedFreehold£492,500
24 Feb 202511, Hardy Mill Road, Bolton, BL2 4EASemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
27 Mar 202611, The Crescent, Bolton, BL2 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£298,000
06 Feb 202511, The Crescent, Bolton, BL2 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,500
19 Dec 20253, Spring Gardens, Bolton, BL2 3LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the BL2 4ED postcode area, located within Harwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 4ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, BoltonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHardy Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarwood Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 4ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 4ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsBack Longsight South, Bolton, BL2 3HPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miMorrisonsLea Gate, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3HNWalking 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 4ED, 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 006EE01004791
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 4ED

Is BL2 4ED (Harwood) safe?

The area around BL2 4ED records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4ED?

The median sale price around BL2 4ED 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 4ED?

There are 7 schools close to BL2 4ED, including St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton (Good), Hardy Mill Primary School (Good) and Harwood Meadows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL2 4ED?

BL2 4ED scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 4ED (Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 4ED 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.