Postcode BL2 6GD 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £36,300 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 39.2% 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 of residents in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £36,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 6GD.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6GD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bradford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Park |
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 6GD postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 448 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1SY | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.