Postcode BL2 5BA 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 high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Harwood is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Harwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Harwood has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Harwood is £44,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 5BA.
Harwood near BL2 5BA 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 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 | 24 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £191,750 |
| Terraced | 31 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Breightmet
In the BL2 5BA postcode area, located within Harwood, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.