Postcode BL2 6EB 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 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 319 ft away from BL2 6EB.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 6EB.
In the BL2 6EB 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 6EB
| 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 |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for BL2 6EB, 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 6EB records about 144 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL2 6EB in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever 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 6EB, including Leverhulme Community Primary School (Good), Forwards Centre (Good) and SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL2 6EB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,023 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 6EB 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.