Postcode BL2 6LB 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
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 33.0% 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 6LB.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6LB 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme 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 6LB postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.