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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

BL16QL

Broad Oth'Lane

BL18EF

Allendale Gardens

BL18EZ

Canning Street

BL18PS

Gresham Street

BL18PW

Irma Street

BL18PZ

Orchard Avenue

BL18QU

Primrose Street

BL16RD

Oldhams Terrace

BL17AF

Belmont Road

BL18LP

Fairhaven Road

BL18PE

Blackburn Road

BL18QD

Almond Street

BL18TR

Watermillock Gardens

BL13QP

Boardman Street

BL16NZ

Thorns Avenue

BL18PT

Seymour Road

BL18PU

Seymour Road

BL18TF

Barnston Close

BL18DY

Blackburn Road

BL18NP

Moss Bank Way

BL18PX

Carisbrooke Drive

BL16QJ

Mitre Street

BL16PL

Moss Lea

BL18PG

Seymour Road

BL16RU

Broad Oth'Lane

BL17QD

Heatherfield

BL16NY

Eden Grove

BL18NT

Hill View Court

BL18QE

Highgrove Close

BL18QJ

Back Brindley Street

BL16PR

Moss Bank Way

BL16RF

Seaforth Road

BL16RL

Arundel Street

BL17HZ

Kimberley Road

BL18NW

Blackburn Road

BL18PN

Norton Street

BL16RB

Oldhams Terrace

BL16FT

Sharples Meadows

BL17AW

Belmont Road

BL17QF

Heatherfield

BL16QT

Athlone Avenue

BL16RE

Cameron Street

BL16RQ

Stirling Road

BL17AA

Blackburn Road

BL18LB

Dorking Close

BL17BH

Selkirk Road

BL18JD

Haven Bank

BL18LY

Keswick Street

BL18EL

Jennaby Walk

BL18LS

Windermere Street

BL16FU

Sharples Paddock

BL16PT

Coop Street

BL16QA

Astley Bridge

BL17BP

Amblethorn Drive

BL18NS

Warwick Street

BL16NX

Thorns Road

BL16RS

Wilton Road

BL17BE

Wilkinson Road

BL17JA

Westminster Road

BL18TL

Crompton Way

BL16QW

Mackenzie Street

BL17BB

Oakworth Drive

BL18QG

Moss Bank Way

BL18TB

Silverton Grove

BL18TG

Sunnymead Avenue

BL18TU

Riverside

BL17AE

Lawson Street

BL18LH

Grasmere Street

BL18TS

Eagley Brook Way

BL16NN

Bloomfield Street

BL16RY

Perendale Rise

BL17BN

Selkirk Road

BL18EQ

Hartland Court

BL18JX

Fir Street

BL18LF

Emerald Street

BL16QG

Drummond Street

BL18PR

Wilton Street

BL18LW

Pendlebury Street

BL18PF

Gresham Street

BL18LA

Thorn Street

BL18TZ

Yew Tree Lane

BL16RJ

Hamilton Street

BL18QR

Holly Street

BL18JU

Elmfield Street

BL18SP

Astley Brook Close

BL16NT

Ashbee Street

BL16PP

Rhosleigh Avenue

BL16QF

Astley Bridge

BL18JB

Hereford Street

BL18LQ

Gaythorne Street

BL18NG

Viola Street

BL18PH

Birley Street

BL16PD

Thorns Road

BL17AR

Belmont Road

BL17BD

Queensbury Close

BL17QG

Heatherfield

BL18JT

Back Everton Street North

BL16PG

Sharples Park

BL16QD

Woodcott Bank

BL17BJ

Fewston Close

Data Sources

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