Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BL2 postcode area, covering Bolton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£122,856
Median price
£108,750
5-year trend
+137.0%
Total sales
21,823
The BL2 area has 1,017 individual postcodes with 21,823 registered sales. Prices are +69.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bolton. The five-year price movement is +137.0%.
A historic mill town with a regenerating town centre, affordable housing compared to Manchester and good tram links via the Metrolink.
🚆 Main station
Bolton
⏱️ London commute
~145 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bolton School Boys' Division
BL2 averages £122,856, placing it in the affordable category, +69.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,823 recorded sales across 1,017 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BL2 is +137.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BL2 3DX
£106,159 avg · 120 sales
BL2 2LG
£47,525 avg · 112 sales
BL2 4NZ
£209,963 avg · 109 sales
BL2 2HU
£48,361 avg · 108 sales
BL2 2PU
£72,035 avg · 105 sales
BL2 3DY
£102,474 avg · 102 sales
BL2 5NS
£108,121 avg · 100 sales
BL2 2RS
£103,031 avg · 96 sales
BL2 2PF
£114,688 avg · 94 sales
This BL2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BL2 postcode area is £122,856, based on 21,823 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bolton.
Properties in BL2 average £122,856, which is +69.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£108,750) is 11.5% below the average (£122,856), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BL2 have moved +137.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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