Postcode BL2 5HJ 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 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breightmet North is £36,004 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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 5HJ.
Breightmet North near BL2 5HJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Breightmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £370,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £265,750 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £190,500 | £246 |
| Terraced | 41 | £152,000 | £198 |
| Flats | 7 | £85,000 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167,000 | £65,000 | £113,750 | £80,250 |
| 2017 | £173,750 | £63,000 | £123,000 | £86,500 |
| 2018 | £209,500 | £47,500 | £124,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £184,500 | £45,000 | £129,975 | £86,000 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £80,000 | £140,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £199,950 | £68,400 | £153,000 | £119,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £91,000 | £185,000 | £132,000 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £70,100 | £184,625 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £306,000 | — | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £74,250 | £194,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £120,000 | £180,000 | £162,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167 | — | £139 | £97 |
| 2017 | £164 | £78 | £155 | £106 |
| 2018 | £180 | £90 | £150 | £113 |
| 2019 | £194 | £91 | £167 | £108 |
| 2020 | £180 | £111 | £167 | £123 |
| 2021 | £213 | £125 | £179 | £142 |
| 2022 | £249 | £173 | £228 | £180 |
| 2023 | £259 | £139 | £210 | £174 |
| 2024 | £255 | — | £229 | £188 |
| 2025 | £280 | £154 | £243 | £188 |
| 2026 | £287 | £226 | £246 | £190 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 5HJ.
In the BL2 5HJ postcode area, located within Breightmet North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 63 New Lane, Bolton, BL2 5BP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL2 5HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Tucker
Breightmet - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL2 5HJ records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL2 5HJ in Breightmet North is £181,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL2 5HJ, including Red Lane Primary School (Good), Firwood High School (Good) and Bolton St Catherine's Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL2 5HJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL2 5HJ is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Tucker (Reform UK).
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.