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BL2 4HD

Limetree Drive

Breightmet

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Overview

Postcode BL2 4HD is located in a major urban area, within the Breightmet area 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 median sale price in Breightmet is £188,650 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,500 and £220,000. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
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 11,461 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% 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

0.7%

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 4HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Harwood near BL2 4HD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
2,319 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
326
94.22%
Irish
7
2.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.87%
Other White
2
0.58%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
32.42%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.65%
No qualifications
35
11.95%
Apprenticeship
35
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
48.37%
Owns outright
66
43.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.65%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Breightmet

Median price: £188,650
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £152K – £220K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £188,650 (about £240 per square foot) in Breightmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Breightmet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£266,500£269
Semi-Detached68£195,250£244
Terraced42£157,250£199
Flats7£85,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Breightmet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Breightmet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£65,000£113,750£80,250
2017£173,750£63,000£123,000£86,500
2018£209,500£47,500£124,000£90,000
2019£184,500£45,000£129,975£86,000
2020£190,000£80,000£140,000£110,000
2021£199,950£68,400£153,000£119,500
2022£265,000£91,000£185,000£132,000
2023£247,500£70,100£184,625£130,000
2024£306,000—£190,000£140,000
2025£258,750£74,250£195,000£150,000
2026£322,500£123,250£192,500£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Breightmet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Breightmet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167—£139£97
2017£164£78£155£106
2018£180£90£150£113
2019£194£91£167£108
2020£180£111£167£123
2021£213£125£179£142
2022£249£173£228£180
2023£259£139£210£174
2024£255—£229£188
2025£276£154£243£191
2026£279£230£238£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Breightmet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Breightmet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202635, Appledore Drive, Bolton, BL2 4HHDetachedFreehold£385,000
12 Nov 202533, Appledore Drive, Bolton, BL2 4HHDetachedLeasehold£255,000
31 Oct 202537, Appledore Drive, Bolton, BL2 4HHDetachedLeasehold£355,000
19 Sept 202541, Appledore Drive, Bolton, BL2 4HHDetachedLeasehold£395,000
30 May 202521, Brockenhurst Drive, Bolton, BL2 4HPDetachedFreehold£292,500

Schools

In the BL2 4HD postcode area, located within Harwood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 4HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughBolton St Catherine's AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableFirwood High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHarwood Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL2 4HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 4HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSpar63 New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BPWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

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 4HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Tucker

Breightmet - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
WardBreightmetE05014820
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HarwoodE02000989
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 006BE01004785
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2009-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 4HD

Is BL2 4HD (Harwood) safe?

The area around BL2 4HD 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 4HD?

The median sale price around BL2 4HD in Breightmet is £188,650 (about £240 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 4HD?

There are 7 schools close to BL2 4HD, 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.

How deprived is the area around BL2 4HD?

BL2 4HD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 4HD is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Tucker (Reform UK).