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Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

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About

Astley Bridge is a residential area in Bolton, located north of the town center. It features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and more modern developments. The area has local shops, schools, and parks, providing essential amenities for residents. The River Tonge runs through Astley Bridge, adding a natural element to the neighborhood.

Waters Meeting is situated near Astley Bridge, named after the confluence of the River Tonge and Bradshaw Brook. The area includes green spaces like Waters Meeting Park, offering walking paths and recreational areas. Industrial units and retail parks are also found here, blending commercial activity with residential and natural surroundings. Both areas are well-connected to Bolton’s transport network, making them practical for commuting.

Area overview

On average Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

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

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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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
Detached13£335,000
Flats18£100,000
Semi-Detached27£210,000
Terraced20£133,500

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

BL17BJ

Fewston Close

BL16FW

Miller Street

BL17BQ

Greenleigh Close

BL18LT

Back Lena Street

BL18NL

Greenwood Vale

BL18TH

Crompton Way

BL18NB

Back Eckersley Road

BL18NE

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

BL18PL

Greenwood Vale

BL16QH

Back Drummond Street

BL16QS

Athlone Avenue

BL17DD

Shoreswood

BL18TD

Rushford Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.