Postcode insights

BL2 4NR

Hardcastle Close

Bradshaw

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Detailed insights for BL2 4NR

Overview

Postcode BL2 4NR is located in a major urban area, within the Bradshaw ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromley Cross & Bradshaw area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 4NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL2 4NR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 4NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
1,758.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
8.85(+48%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.85(-76%)
Burglary
5.9(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-75%)
Other crime
1.47(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
93.42%
Other White
6
2.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.88%
Irish
2
0.88%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
50.51%
No qualifications
25
12.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.76%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
49.5%
Owns with a mortgage
39
38.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.98%
Other social rented
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 4NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20253F, Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZFlatsLeasehold£340,000
16 Jun 20255, Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZOtherFreehold£1,495
30 Apr 20251F, Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZFlatsLeasehold£310,000
29 Apr 20253C, Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZFlatsLeasehold£285,000
04 Mar 20252C, Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the BL2 4NR postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 4NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Maxentius CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTurton SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBirtenshaw School BoltonNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4NR, 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)Bromley Cross & BradshawE02000985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 002AE01004788
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 4NR

Is BL2 4NR (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) safe?

The area around BL2 4NR records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4NR?

The median sale price around BL2 4NR in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £265,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 4NR?

There are 12 schools close to BL2 4NR, including St Maxentius CofE Primary School (Good), Turton School (Good) and Birtenshaw School Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 4NR?

The closest station to BL2 4NR is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 528 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 4NR?

BL2 4NR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 4NR (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.