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BL2 4LY

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Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 4LY

Overview

Postcode BL2 4LY 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 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 4LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Harwood near BL2 4LY 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 4LY
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 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 4LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202614, Overgreen, Bolton, BL2 4LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
25 Apr 20256, Overgreen, Bolton, BL2 4LYDetachedFreehold£277,500
27 Feb 202614, Nook Fields, Bolton, BL2 4LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
26 Feb 202540, Harley Avenue, Bolton, BL2 4NUTerracedFreehold£179,000
11 Jul 2025108, South Drive, Bolton, BL2 3NSDetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableFirwood High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarwood Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 4LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 4LY, 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 006CE01004786
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 4LY

Is BL2 4LY (Harwood) safe?

The area around BL2 4LY 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 4LY?

The median sale price around BL2 4LY 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 4LY?

There are 14 schools close to BL2 4LY, 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 4LY?

The closest station to BL2 4LY is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 4LY?

BL2 4LY 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 4LY (Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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