Postcode BL2 6LS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,263 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from BL2 6LS.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6LS 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 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 | 22 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £191,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £145,680 |
10 year median price trend in Breightmet
In the BL2 6LS postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Back Bury Road South, Bolton, BL2 6NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.