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Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting Population

9,043

Population density

4,634.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£335,000	£314,200	£315,000	£365,000	£605,000
Flats	13	£100,000	£81,800	£95,000	£105,000	£112,800
Semi-Detached	26	£205,000	£101,625	£151,250	£246,250	£308,250
Terraced	16	£138,750	£117,500	£127,625	£158,044	£183,750

10 years median price trend in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

All postcodes in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting

BL16FW

Yew Tree Close

BL18LT

Eastbank Street

BL18NL

Blackburn Road

BL17BQ

Greenleigh Close

BL18TH

Crompton Way

BL18HH

Back Fairhaven Road

BL16QH

Baxendale Street

BL17DD

Shoreswood

BL18NB

Back Blackburn Road West

BL18TD

Rushford Grove

BL16QS

Athlone Avenue

BL18NE

Halliwell

BL18PL

Greenwood Vale

Data Sources

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

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