BL2 — BOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL2 is £219,700, which is 42% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL2 cost 23.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL2 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£352,985	283
Semi-detached	£212,831	727
Terraced	£144,560	747
Flat	£133,841	61
All types	£219,700	1907

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BL2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Castle Hill Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Moorgate Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Blackshaw Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hardy Mill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

198,921

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BL2 are 366.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL2 is collected by Bury. The Band D rate is £2,180/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BL2 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL2 (BOLTON) offers affordable property prices (£219,700, 23% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (366 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BL1

BOLTON

£218K

▼ 0.6% YoY

BL3

BOLTON

£199K

▲ 26.5% YoY

BL4

BOLTON

£181K

▲ 2.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BL2?

The average house price in BL2 (BOLTON) is £219,700, based on 1907 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.

Is BL2 a safe area to live?

Crime in BL2 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BL2?

There are 21 schools in or near BL2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BL2?

Council tax in BL2 is collected by Bury. The Band D rate is £2,180 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BL2?

The average broadband download speed in BL2 is 366 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BL2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in BL2 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 198,921.