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BL2

BOLTON

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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BL2 covers BOLTON in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £219,700
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£219,700

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

366 Mbps

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.

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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

£216K £218K £221K £224K £226K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

198,921

Population

62

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.

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366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BL2 BOLTON

What is the average house price in BL2 BOLTON?
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 BOLTON 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 is the population of BL2 BOLTON?
The population of BL2 (BOLTON) is approximately 198,921 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BL2 BOLTON?
There are 21 schools in or near BL2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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