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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(+7%)
Vehicle crime
14.27(+138%)
Public order
12.5(+23%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,663 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
Detached7£335,000
Terraced31£138,500
Flats18£99,250
Semi-Detached27£218,000

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

Yew Tree Close

BL17BQ

Greenleigh Close

BL18LT

Eastbank Street

BL18NL

Blackburn Road

BL18TH

Crompton Way

BL16QH

Baxendale Street

BL16QS

Athlone Avenue

BL17DD

Shoreswood

BL18NB

Back Blackburn Road West

BL18PL

Greenwood Vale

BL18TD

Rushford Grove

BL18NE

Halliwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.