Postcode BL2 6PB 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 Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 15.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from BL2 6PB.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6PB.
In the BL2 6PB postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 6PB, 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 6PB 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 6PB 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 8 schools close to BL2 6PB, including Leverhulme Community Primary School (Good), Forwards Centre (Good) and Red Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL2 6PB 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 6PB 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.