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Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

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About

Astley Bridge is a residential district situated north of Bolton town centre. The area contains a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is served by local shops and amenities along Blackburn Road and Darwen Road.

To the south, near where the River Tonge and Bradshaw Brook meet, lies the Waters Meeting area. This confluence creates a green corridor with walking paths. The surrounding land includes playing fields and light industrial units, reflecting a transition between urban and semi-rural spaces.

Area overview

On average Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year. There are 3 schools in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is home to around 9,043 people, with a population density of about 4,634.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting Population
9,043
Population density
4,634.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.86(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.13(+3%)
Vehicle crime
14.27(+137%)
Public order
12.5(+24%)
Other theft
11.5(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,217
57.69%
Indian
2,312
25.57%
Pakistani
540
5.97%
African
198
2.19%
Other White
155
1.71%
Total population: 9,043

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,771
24.79%
No qualifications
1,758
24.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,182
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,079
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
800
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 7,143

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,099
30.2%
Owns with a mortgage
902
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
687
18.88%
Social rents from council
498
13.69%
Other social rented
356
9.78%
Total households: 3,639

Property prices in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£335,000
Flats13£100,000
Semi-Detached26£205,000
Terraced16£138,750

10 years median price trend in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting.

All postcodes in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

BL18HD

Draycott Street

BL18NZ

Crompton Way

BL16PJ

Moss Bank Way

BL17HX

Ramsay Street

BL16PZ

Moss Bank Way

BL17AL

Blackburn Road

BL18QN

Russet Walk

BL18HJ

Hereford Street

BL16PE

Thorns Close

BL16PF

Moss Bank Way

BL16QE

Back Drummond Street

BL16QZ

Athlone Avenue

BL18LD

Halbury Walk

BL16NW

Waverley Road

BL18GP

Back Baythorpe Street

BL17BA

Wilkinson Road

BL18NX

Holland Street

BL18QP

Murton Terrace

BL16RH

Mackenzie Street

BL18NR

Manley Terrace

BL16PN

Oldhams Lane

BL16PQ

Sharples Park

BL17BF

Cottingley Close

BL18JW

Seymour Road

BL16QX

Barlow Park Avenue

BL16RG

Cameron Street

BL16RZ

Romney Chase

BL17QE

Heatherfield

BL18PY

Ventnor Avenue

BL18TE

Elsworth Drive

BL16NP

Sharples Vale

BL18QH

Dormer Street

BL16NL

Eden Street

BL16RA

Athlone Avenue

BL17BW

Cheviot Close

BL18LE

Ruby Street

BL18QQ

Hill View Road

BL16RP

Nevis Grove

BL17EJ

Embsay Close

BL18QB

Almond Grove

BL18PP

Mallison Street

BL17AG

Belmont Road

BL17AN

Belmont Road

BL17AT

Belmont Road

BL18JY

Pine Street

BL16QP

Mackenzie Street

BL17AP

Hoyle Street

BL18LJ

Baythorpe Street

BL18LR

Ulleswater Street

BL16PW

Park Avenue

BL16RT

Broad Oth'Lane

BL18TJ

Crompton Way

BL16QY

Dunoon Drive

BL17GD

Lindean Close

BL18NJ

Blackburn Road

BL16RR

Arundel Street

BL18DU

Blackburn Road

BL18NN

Blackburn Road

BL16NS

Astley Lane

BL18PQ

Palm Street

BL18SW

Waters Meeting Road

BL16NJ

Old Road

BL16PH

Moss Bank Close

BL16PS

Berkeley Road

BL16QN

Broad O' Th' Lane

BL18HB

Blackburn Road

BL18RT

Astley Brook Close

BL16NR

Astley Lane

BL16NU

Eden Street

BL16RW

Oban Grove

BL16SA

Drysdale View

BL18DT

Blackburn Road

BL18SJ

Marple Avenue

BL18JZ

Beech Street

BL18PA

Holland Street

BL18LL

Coniston Street

BL18LN

Walnut Street

BL18NU

Hill View Court

BL18SH

Norbury Grove

BL16PU

Old Road

BL16QU

Barlow Park Avenue

BL16RN

Forfar Street

BL18FS

Waters Meeting Road

BL18LG

Anson Street

BL18PJ

Sherwood Street

BL18QF

Brindley Street

BL18TQ

Meadland Grove

BL16FY

Derbyshire Row

BL16PA

Dryburgh Avenue

BL16PY

Pendle Court

BL18TP

Weythorne Drive

BL16QQ

Drummond Street

BL18QA

Newnham Street

BL17BG

Hurstwood

BL18LZ

Ulleswater Street

BL18PD

Nell Street

BL16QR

Mackenzie Grove

BL17BL

Elsham Close

BL17HU

Pemberton Street

BL18UE

Stambourne Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.