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About

Astley Bridge is a residential area located in the northern part of the Bolton metropolitan borough. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing types, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes from the interwar period, and more modern developments. Its landscape is defined by sloping streets that offer views across the local area. The community is served by several local schools, shops, and public houses that cater to daily needs.

A notable local landmark is the Astley Bridge War Memorial, situated at a major road junction. The area is bordered by open moorland to the north, providing direct access to walking routes on the West Pennine Moors. The River Tonge flows through the western edge of the ward. Transport links include main bus routes along Blackburn Road, connecting it to Bolton town centre and neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Astley Bridge has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Astley Bridge is £44,482 per year. There are 7 schools in Astley Bridge: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Astley Bridge

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £260K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Astley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,663 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£345,000£316
Semi-Detached69£226,000£271
Terraced49£162,000£187
Flats42£104,250£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Astley Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£80,000£158,000£95,975
2017£235,000£95,000£154,000£97,000
2018£245,000£102,750£166,000£102,500
2019£243,750£92,500£167,500£95,000
2020£275,000£98,000£177,500£107,000
2021£310,000£91,500£200,000£129,475
2022£300,200£100,375£230,500£129,625
2023£330,000£102,000£245,000£135,000
2024£315,000£100,000£235,000£147,000
2025£335,000£105,000£227,250£155,000
2026£340,000£112,500£240,000£160,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£139£178£118
2017£204£140£170£115
2018£211£149£178£118
2019£215£143£189£124
2020£248£159£192£135
2021£260£149£216£153
2022£278£152£248£164
2023£293£158£254£172
2024£299£158£260£201
2025£312£164£256£187
2026£306£171£287£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Astley Bridge

What is the average house price in Astley Bridge?

The median sale price in Astley Bridge is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Astley Bridge?

Astley Bridge has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Astley Bridge?

Astley Bridge scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Astley Bridge sits around rank 16,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Astley Bridge?

The average household income in Astley Bridge is around £44,482 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Astley Bridge?

Astley Bridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ryan Bailey (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Astley Bridge

BL17HS

Sharples Hall Drive

BL18QZ

Primrose Street

BL18RH

Ashworth Lane

BL18PG

Seymour Road

BL17RJ

Lakenheath Drive

BL17HA

Eastgrove Avenue

BL17JD

Bar Lane

BL16QP

Mackenzie Street

BL17LE

Park View

BL17AB

Blackburn Road

BL18TL

Crompton Way

BL16QW

Mackenzie Street

BL17LD

The Gardens

BL18SN

Hill Cot Road

BL17RR

Crundale Road

BL17BG

Hurstwood

BL17PQ

Pitcombe Close

BL17RQ

Hadleigh Close

BL16PU

Old Road

BL18RN

Hill Cot Road

BL17ES

Stonyhurst Avenue

BL17HU

Pemberton Street

BL17DP

Glencoyne Drive

BL18RD

Ashworth Lane

BL18NX

Holland Street

BL16PF

Moss Bank Way

BL17AE

Lawson Street

BL16PA

Dryburgh Avenue

BL16RQ

Stirling Road

BL17EJ

Embsay Close

BL17RH

Thornham Drive

BL18TH

Crompton Way

BL17LG

Blackburn Road

BL17JJ

Blackburn Road

BL17JF

Andrew Lane

BL16RJ

Hamilton Street

BL17JB

Hawarden Street

BL16QF

Astley Bridge

BL17JT

Sharples Hall Drive

BL17TA

Templecombe Drive

BL18TJ

Crompton Way

BL18NT

Hill View Court

BL17AS

Douglas Street

BL17BU

Belmont Road

BL17AY

Chelford Avenue

BL17HY

Hawarden Street

BL16RA

Athlone Avenue

BL18SD

Parkgate Drive

BL18QJ

Back Brindley Street

BL79DU

Threadfold Way

BL18SQ

Neston Avenue

BL17JQ

Andrew Lane

BL18PP

Mallison Street

BL17EE

Sweetloves Grove

BL17RB

Denham Close

BL17ER

Thorncliffe Road

BL18TB

Silverton Grove

BL17LH

Blackburn Road

BL18PZ

Orchard Avenue

BL18TE

Elsworth Drive

BL18SL

Bank Top Grove

BL16NX

Thorns Road

BL17JH

Ivy Bank Road

BL18SE

Whitegate Drive

BL18RR

Ashworth Lane

BL17DD

Shoreswood

BL16NY

Eden Grove

BL17AR

Belmont Road

BL18QX

Rainshaw Street

BL17DJ

Whitehill Lane

BL18NP

Moss Bank Way

BL17LY

Midford Drive

BL16PG

Sharples Park

BL17HZ

Kimberley Road

BL17RF

Thornham Drive

BL17QF

Heatherfield

BL18PX

Carisbrooke Drive

BL16NR

Astley Lane

BL16PS

Berkeley Road

BL17HN

Kermoor Avenue

BL17HW

Kermoor Avenue

BL18QQ

Hill View Road

BL79QY

Longworth Lane

BL17JX

Kellett Street

BL18UE

Stambourne Drive

BL18TQ

Meadland Grove

BL16NP

Sharples Vale

BL17RE

Thornham Drive

BL18SB

Hatton Grove

BL16QJ

Mitre Street

BL17DX

Belmont Road

BL16RN

Forfar Street

BL17BB

Oakworth Drive

BL17BE

Wilkinson Road

BL16FT

Sharples Meadows

BL16RT

Broad O' Th' Lane

BL17BW

Cheviot Close

BL16PN

Oldhams Lane

BL16PT

Coop Street

BL18RL

Hill Cot Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.