Postcode BL2 5BL is located in a major urban area, within the Breightmet ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Breightmet North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Breightmet North is £36,004 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Seven Acres Country Park.
Breightmet North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet North is £36,004 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 5BL.
Breightmet North near BL2 5BL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5BL postcode area, located within Breightmet North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 63 New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BP | Walking directions to Spar |
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.