Postcode BL2 5NF 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Breightmet North is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 69.7% 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 of residents in Breightmet North is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 5NF.
Breightmet North near BL2 5NF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 120 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 | 21 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Breightmet
In the BL2 5NF postcode area, located within Breightmet North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 5NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.