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47,208
Population
20,113
Households
4 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£42,529
Avg. household income
1,311
Businesses
2,086
People per km²
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About Breightmet

Breightmet is a residential area located in the town of Atherton, within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the north of the town centre and is part of the BL2 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, reflecting its origins as a 19th-century industrial settlement. It is situated close to the M61 motorway, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The local community is served by several schools, shops, and places of worship, and there are green spaces nearby, including parts of the nearby Mersey Valley. Breightmet remains a well-connected and established part of Greater Manchester, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Breightmet

Breightmet is served by 254 schools. Moorgate Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Breightmet

Property prices average £191K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £128K.

Deprivation and Employment in Breightmet

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Breightmet falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Breightmet

There are 76 GP surgeries within three miles of Breightmet, the nearest being The Dunstan Partnership (0.1 miles away).

Local Data for Breightmet

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Property Prices 5,883 sales

Average Price £191K
£150 , £13M
Detached £314K 864
Semi £188K 2,127
Terraced £128K 2,307
Flat £114K 226

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

152 Primary
31 Secondary
71 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 9
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the BL2 postcode area.

Breightmet School Not applicable Requires Improvement 20 yards Leverhulme Community Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Forwards Centre Not applicable 0.3 miles Leverhulme Family Hub Link Site 0.3 miles Red Lane Primary School Primary 0.4 miles SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Blackshaw Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Bright Meadows Family Hub 0.8 miles Bolton St Catherine's Academy All-through 0.8 miles Firwood High School Not applicable 0.8 miles Moorgate Primary School Primary Outstanding 1 miles Tonge Moor Primary Academy Primary Good 1 miles

Household Income in Breightmet ONS 2023

The average total household income in Breightmet is approximately £42,529 a year before tax, 23% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £32,727. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Breightmet £42,529
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £32,727.

Businesses in Breightmet ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,311 active businesses based in Breightmet, around 28 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,311 Total businesses
28 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 89%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Breightmet IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Breightmet in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
5/10
Children 0-15 20%
Working age 60%
Older 65+ 20%
9,561 Children (0-15) 20%
28,338 Working Age 60%
9,317 Older (65+) 20%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station 1.6 miles
Bolton Train Station 1.7 miles
Farnworth Train Station 2.2 miles
Bromley Cross (Lancs) Train Station 2.5 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) Train Station 2.6 miles
Walkden Train Station 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tonge Fold 0.6 miles Darcy Lever 0.9 miles Bradley Fold 0.9 miles Mill Hill 1.2 miles Halfway Houses 1.2 miles Tonge Moor 1.4 miles Ainsworth 1.4 miles Firwood Fold 1.4 miles Harwood 1.4 miles Little Lever 1.4 miles Burnden 1.4 miles Hall i' th' Wood 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Bolton
Ward Tonge with the Haulgh
Constituency Bolton North East
Parish Bolton, unparished area
Region North West

Home Ownership in Breightmet

Of the 20,112 households in and around Breightmet, 63% are owned, 22% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 63% Social rented 22% Private rented 15%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Breightmet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breightmet

What is the population of Breightmet?
Breightmet has a population of approximately 47,208 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Breightmet?
The average property in and around Breightmet sold for about £190,707, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 45% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Breightmet a deprived area?
Breightmet sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Breightmet?
Breightmet is covered by the BL2 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Breightmet?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Breightmet, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Breightmet?
The nearest railway station to Breightmet is Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station, about 1.6 miles away.

Streets in BL2 30 shown View all streets

A579 1 Abingdon Road 1 Acre Field 1 Ainsworth Court 1 Ainsworth Hall Road 4 Ainsworth Lane 6 Aire Drive 1 Aldercroft Avenue 2 Alders Close 1 Alders Lane 1 Aldford Grove 1 Alexander Road 1 Alford Close 1 Ambleside Close 1 Angle Street 1 Appledore Drive 2 Archer Avenue 2 Archer Grove 1 Arlen Court 1 Arnside Grove 1 Arthur Lane 6 Ash Grove 1 Ashbourne Avenue 1 Ashcombe Drive 1 Ashdene Crescent 4 Ashdown Drive 1 Ashes Drive 1 Ashford Close 1 Ashley Avenue 1 Ashness Drive 1

Postcodes in BL2 50 shown View all postcodes

BL2 1AA BL2 1AB BL2 1AD BL2 1AE BL2 1AF BL2 1AG BL2 1AH BL2 1AJ BL2 1AL BL2 1AP BL2 1AQ BL2 1AR BL2 1AS BL2 1AT BL2 1AU BL2 1AW BL2 1AY BL2 1AZ BL2 1BA BL2 1BE BL2 1BJ BL2 1BQ BL2 1BR BL2 1BT BL2 1BX BL2 1BY BL2 1BZ BL2 1DA BL2 1DB BL2 1DE BL2 1DG BL2 1DH BL2 1DP BL2 1DS BL2 1DU BL2 1DW BL2 1DZ BL2 1EG BL2 1EH BL2 1ES BL2 1ET BL2 1EW BL2 1EX BL2 1FN BL2 1HA BL2 1HD BL2 1HE BL2 1HF BL2 1HL BL2 1HP