Forton Avenue - BL2 6JZ
Key Postcode Insights
BL2 6JZ is a residential postcode situated on Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 252nd largest and 84th most expensive of the 1,087 postcodes in the BL2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £88,985
- 10 Year change
- up 60.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £743pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 70.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £184/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 10.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL2 6JZ is a residential postcode situated on Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 252nd largest and 84th most expensive of the 1,087 postcodes in the BL2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £88,985
- 10 Year change
- up 60.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £743pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 70.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £184/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 10.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BL2 6JZ
- 62 Forton Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 64 Forton Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 66 Forton Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 68 Forton Avenue
Flat
- 69 Forton Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £88,985.
The BL2 6JZ Sales Market has increased by 60.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £88,985 |
| June 2025 | 3% | £87,404 |
| June 2024 | 1.9% | £84,864 |
| June 2023 | 5.7% | £83,293 |
| June 2022 | 11.5% | £78,795 |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £70,682 |
| June 2020 | 6.3% | £64,567 |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £60,715 |
| June 2018 | 5.3% | £60,501 |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £57,445 |
| June 2016 | 2.2% | £55,393 |
| June 2015 | 2.7% | £54,204 |
| June 2014 | 0.5% | £52,768 |
| June 2013 | -1.1% | £52,486 |
| June 2012 | -0.6% | £53,087 |
| June 2011 | -5.8% | £53,410 |
| June 2010 | -2.1% | £56,698 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £57,929 |
| June 2008 | -4.6% | £65,439 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £68,616 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £743.
The BL2 6JZ Rental Market has increased by 70.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £743pcm |
| June 2025 | 3% | £720pcm |
| June 2024 | 11.1% | £699pcm |
| June 2023 | 14.2% | £629pcm |
| June 2022 | 10% | £551pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.2% | £501pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £476pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £460pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £453pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £450pcm |
| June 2016 | 0.4% | £437pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £435pcm |
| June 2014 | -1% | £426pcm |
| June 2013 | -2% | £430pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £439pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.7% | £434pcm |
| June 2010 | -3.2% | £422pcm |
| June 2009 | -10.1% | £436pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.7% | £485pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £482pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
BL2 6JZ is the 252nd largest and the 84th most expensive postcode out of the 1,087 postcodes in the BL2 area.
- BL2 6EN, Stanworth Avenue, Bolton, BL2BL2 6EN38 Addresses|43 m away
- BL2 6LB, Breightmet Drive, Bolton, BL2BL2 6LB10 Addresses|57 m away
- BL2 6EF, Breightmet Drive, Bolton, BL2BL2 6EF10 Addresses|84 m away
- BL2 6EL, Blenheim Road, Bolton, BL2BL2 6EL28 Addresses|91 m away
- BL2 6EP, Garstang Avenue, Bolton, BL2BL2 6EP8 Addresses|96 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century flat (6)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2024£240,000 | 4 Bed House43, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE43, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
- Sold Nov 2025£235,000 | 4 Bed House1, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE1, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
- Sold Sep 2025£220,000 | 3 Bed House17, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE17, Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
Schools Nearby
- Leverhulme Community Primary School200 m away
- SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School400 m away
- Blackshaw Primary School800 m away
- Little Lever School1.8 km away
- Canon Slade School3.0 km away
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy3.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL2 6JZ is Bolton station, which is 2.5 kilometres away.
- Bolton|2.5 km away
- Moses Gate|2.5 km away
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood|2.8 km away
- Farnworth|3.1 km away