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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.

All postcodes in Astley Bridge

BL17AW

Belmont Road

BL17JY

Park Row

BL17QG

Heatherfield

BL18QN

Russet Walk

BL16PR

Moss Bank Way

BL16QH

Baxendale Street

BL17HJ

Farnborough Road

BL16RP

Nevis Grove

BL17DH

Belmont Road

BL18RA

Ashworth Lane

BL17PN

Blackburn Road

BL17RD

Ashfield Grove

BL17DT

Belmont Road

BL18TR

Watermillock Gardens

BL17BJ

Fewston Close

BL18TX

Holly Mill Crescent

BL17DA

Whitehill Cottages

BL17AJ

Blackburn Road

BL18PJ

Sherwood Street

BL18WB

Waterside Gardens

BL18WD

Waterside Gardens

BL17EQ

Ivy Bank Road

BL18RB

Poplar Avenue

BL16PP

Rhosleigh Avenue

BL16PW

Park Avenue

BL17DE

Birkett Drive

BL18PS

Gresham Street

BL18QY

Rainshaw Street

BL17EX

Holden Avenue

BL18TP

Weythorne Drive

BL17JA

Westminster Road

BL17EP

Ringley Grove

BL17HP

Barley Brook Meadow

BL18EQ

Hartland Court

BL18SF

Whitegate Drive

BL18RZ

Eleanor Street

BL18TS

Eagley Brook Way

BL16QL

Broad Oth'Lane

BL17NS

Smithills Dean Road

BL18RE

Primula Street

BL17LW

Eagley Way

BL18RP

Hesketh Avenue

BL17AX

Wilmslow Avenue

BL18PH

Birley Street

BL18QG

Moss Bank Way

BL18SP

Astley Brook Close

BL16NU

Eden Street

BL17AU

Alderley Avenue

BL16QN

Broad O' Th' Lane

BL16NJ

Old Road

BL16NL

Eden Street

BL17EH

Sharples Hall Fold

BL17BT

Belmont Road

BL17RA

Langham Close

BL17BA

Wilkinson Road

BL18NN

Blackburn Road

BL16RY

Perendale Rise

BL16RF

Seaforth Road

BL18QT

Crocus Street

BL17HG

Southgrove Avenue

BL16RG

Cameron Street

BL18NJ

Blackburn Road

BL17LU

Masbury Close

BL17LP

Sand Banks

BL16FU

Sharples Paddock

BL17EB

Belmont Road

BL17AZ

Belmont Road

BL17RN

Bramley Road

BL17DZ

Belmont Road

BL17AL

Blackburn Road

BL18QH

Dormer Street

BL16RB

Oldhams Terrace

BL16QY

Dunoon Drive

BL17HX

Ramsay Street

BL18TF

Barnston Close

BL17QD

Heatherfield

BL17BP

Amblethorn Drive

BL17BH

Selkirk Road

BL16QE

Back Drummond Street

BL79QZ

Longworth Lane

BL18QD

Almond Street

BL17GD

Lindean Close

BL16QQ

Drummond Street

BL18QE

Highgrove Close

BL17RY

Hathaway Drive

BL79DR

Wakefield Mews

BL17DG

Oakbank Drive

BL16RZ

Romney Chase

BL17LB

Playfair Street

BL18PT

Seymour Road

BL17EW

Outwood Grove

BL16QU

Barlow Park Avenue

BL17DS

Whitehill Lane

BL18PL

Greenwood Vale

BL17NZ

Scout Road

BL16NT

Ashbee Street

BL16PZ

Moss Bank Way

BL17LT

Templecombe Drive

BL17RS

Ashover Close

BL16PY

Pendle Court

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.