Postcode BL2 6PF is located in a major urban area, within the Breightmet area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Breightmet North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breightmet North is £36,004 per year. The median sale price in Breightmet is £192,250 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £224,250. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet North is £36,004 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from BL2 6PF.
Breightmet North near BL2 6PF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 (about £244 per square foot) in Breightmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £266,500 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £205,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 45 | £157,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 6 | £102,500 | £220 |
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 | £258,750 | £74,250 | £195,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £123,250 | £200,000 | £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 | £276 | £154 | £244 | £191 |
| 2026 | £273 | £230 | £246 | £191 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 6PF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1, Crompton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6PG | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 58, Crompton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £237,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 13, Gregory Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6HS | Terraced | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 38, Gregory Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6HS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 22, Gregory Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6HS | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,000 |
In the BL2 6PF postcode area, located within Breightmet North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Leverhulme Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Red Lane Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2011. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL2 6PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 687 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Store | 657 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6HR | Walking directions to Welcome Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL2 6PF, 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 6PF records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6PF in Breightmet is £192,250 (about £244 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL2 6PF, including Leverhulme Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Red Lane Primary School (Good) and SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL2 6PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,701 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 6PF is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Tucker (Reform UK).