Postcode BL2 6GY 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 Bolton located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 22.7% 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 6GY.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6GY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6GY postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.