Postcode BL2 6PZ 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £36,300 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 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 high crime rate.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £36,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from BL2 6PZ.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL2 6PZ 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 1.9 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 6PZ postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 836-838 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.