Postcode insights

BL2 4LH

Stitch Mi Lane

Breightmet

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Detailed insights for BL2 4LH

Overview

Postcode BL2 4LH is located in a major urban area, within the Breightmet ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harwood area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Harwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Harwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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 4LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Harwood near BL2 4LH 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 4LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hall-I'-Th'-Wood

N/A

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
6,255 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.41(+81%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.55(-56%)
Other theft
10.34(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+15%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
93.31%
Chinese
5
1.59%
Indian
5
1.59%
Pakistani
5
1.59%
Other White
3
0.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
35%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.54%
No qualifications
27
10.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
56.91%
Owns outright
36
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.76%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Breightmet

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Breightmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £370,000.

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
Detached14£265,750£276
Semi-Detached68£190,500£246
Terraced41£152,000£198
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£260,000£74,250£194,000£150,000
2026£322,500£120,000£180,000£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£280£154£243£188
2026£287£226£246£190
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 20268, New Lane Court, New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BYFlatsLeasehold£85,000
26 Sept 2025107, New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BYTerracedLeasehold£146,360
22 Aug 202599, New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£182,000
23 May 2025109, New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BYTerracedLeasehold£138,000
25 Apr 20255, Greenburn Drive, Bolton, BL2 5DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the BL2 4LH postcode area, located within Harwood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 4LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableFirwood High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miAll-throughBolton St Catherine's AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryHarwood Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 4LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 4LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 4LH, 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 006CE01004786
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 4LH

Is BL2 4LH (Harwood) safe?

The area around BL2 4LH records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4LH?

The median sale price around BL2 4LH in Harwood is £181,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 4LH?

There are 14 schools close to BL2 4LH, including Firwood High School (Good), Bolton St Catherine's Academy (Requires improvement) and Harwood Meadows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 4LH?

The closest station to BL2 4LH is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,440 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 4LH?

BL2 4LH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.