Postcode BL2 5AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Breightmet ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Breightmet South & Darcy Lever area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from BL2 5AZ.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 5AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
| 0.4 mi | Seven Acres Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Seven Acres Country Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Breightmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £436,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £191,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £145,680 |
10 year median price trend in Breightmet
In the BL2 5AZ postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 5AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
| 0.1 mi | BJ's News, Food & Wine | 535-537 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DH | Walking directions to BJ's News, Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.