Postcode insights

BL2 6SE

Boundary Drive

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

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Detailed insights for BL2 6SE

Overview

Postcode BL2 6SE is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe North & Ainsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsworth & Bradley Fold area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL2 6SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near BL2 6SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
4,603.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
13.3(+122%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.26(-83%)
Burglary
4.69(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-65%)
Public order
1.56(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
93.66%
Other White
5
1.51%
Indian
4
1.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.21%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.37%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.75%
No qualifications
37
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
41.45%
Owns outright
39
25.66%
Other social rented
32
21.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.87%
Shared ownership
1
0.66%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £280K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,400 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£285,000£271
Semi-Detached52£228,400£275
Flats2£182,500£195
Terraced36£180,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,995£136,000£131,000£112,500
2017£229,995£91,225£143,890£116,000
2018£236,995£54,000£151,250£107,000
2019£247,500£102,000£164,950£128,000
2020£249,000£61,625£176,000£125,000
2021£280,000£68,750£178,000£140,000
2022£297,500£108,000£215,000£160,000
2023£320,000£90,000£210,000£163,000
2024£309,000£85,000£232,500£166,000
2025£297,500£127,000£225,000£180,250
2026£260,000£236,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£183£174£118
2017£217£143£180£138
2018£228£132£192£122
2019£219£150£204£140
2020£233£162£198£154
2021£264£128£229£180
2022£300£164£274£189
2023£296£140£262£194
2024£283£149£271£187
2025£277£191£280£216
2026£263£270£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe North & Ainsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 6SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 6SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202553, Boundary Drive, Bolton, BL2 6SESemi-DetachedFreehold£226,800
07 Feb 20254, Browns Road, Bolton, BL2 6RQDetachedFreehold£265,000
30 Apr 202554, Boundary Drive, Bolton, BL2 6RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
10 Apr 202550, Boundary Drive, Bolton, BL2 6RUDetachedFreehold£257,000
28 Apr 202522, Bradley Fold Cottages, Bolton, BL2 6RNTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BL2 6SE postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 6SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlackshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMasefield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 6SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 6SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFood & Tipple190 Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1PUWalking directions to Food & Tipple

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL2 6SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Davies

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ainsworth & Bradley FoldE02001030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 012BE01005001
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 6SE

Is BL2 6SE (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) safe?

The area around BL2 6SE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL2 6SE?

The median sale price around BL2 6SE in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 6SE?

There are 10 schools close to BL2 6SE, including Blackshaw Primary School (Good), SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School (Good) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL2 6SE?

BL2 6SE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 6SE (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL2 6SE is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.