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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

BL79PE

Blackburn Road

BL17AD

Astley Bridge

BL17EY

Holden Avenue

BL17RU

Dales Brow

BL17DF

Bracken Close

BL17RZ

Hamnet Close

BL16PH

Moss Bank Close

BL16QR

Mackenzie Grove

BL17RP

Littlebourne Walk

BL17JW

Blackburn Road

BL17JS

Eagley Bank

BL16QS

Athlone Avenue

BL17LA

Park Terrace

BL18QB

Almond Grove

BL16PD

Thorns Road

BL18PE

Blackburn Road

BL17EF

Ivy Bank Close

BL18RT

Astley Brook Close

BL16PL

Moss Lea

BL16QG

Drummond Street

BL17HF

Sharples Avenue

BL18QF

Brindley Street

BL17DR

Thirlspot Close

BL17TD

Templecombe Drive

BL17AP

Hoyle Street

BL17DW

Greystoke Drive

BL18NU

Hill View Court

BL18PU

Seymour Road

BL16NZ

Thorns Avenue

BL16RE

Cameron Street

BL16QA

Astley Bridge

BL18QU

Primrose Street

BL17RX

Wrenbury Drive

BL18NG

Viola Street

BL18PY

Ventnor Avenue

BL18QA

Newnham Street

BL17DN

Threlkeld Road

BL18PN

Norton Street

BL16RR

Arundel Street

BL16NS

Astley Lane

BL17BY

Belmont Road

BL17DU

Engledene

BL17EG

Rosedale Avenue

BL18TG

Sunnymead Avenue

BL16QD

Woodcott Bank

BL17AF

Belmont Road

BL17HT

The Cedars

BL18PQ

Palm Street

BL16FY

Derbyshire Row

BL17QJ

Blackburn Road

BL17LQ

Springfield Road

BL17DQ

Birkett Close

BL18SH

Norbury Grove

BL17HL

Sharples Hall Mews

BL18PD

Nell Street

BL17BF

Cottingley Close

BL17PF

Radstock Close

BL17LS

Blackburn Road

BL17LR

Blackburn Road

BL18NB

Back Blackburn Road West

BL17HH

Craighall Road

BL17AA

Blackburn Road

BL17AT

Belmont Road

BL18NR

Manley Terrace

BL17JN

Northland Road

BL17HR

Old Eagley Mews

BL79DN

Threadfold Way

BL16RU

Broad Oth'Lane

BL17RW

Bramley Road

BL17DL

Whitehill Lane

BL17JZ

Ollerton Terrace

BL16PJ

Moss Bank Way

BL18RW

Hill Cot Road

BL18SA

Prestbury Road

BL17JL

Blackburn Road

BL16SA

Drysdale View

BL18RU

Hugh Lupus Street

BL16RW

Oban Grove

BL18TD

Rushford Grove

BL18GQ

Ornatus Street

BL18PF

Gresham Street

BL17HQ

Southgrove Avenue

BL18RS

Ashworth Lane

BL17LF

Eagley Bank

BL17EU

Sweetloves Lane

BL17BQ

Greenleigh Close

BL18QR

Holly Street

BL18PR

Wilton Street

BL16RD

Oldhams Terrace

BL17QE

Heatherfield

BL16RS

Wilton Road

BL17PG

Wincanton Drive

BL17HB

Sharples Avenue

BL18JW

Seymour Road

BL16FW

Yew Tree Close

BL17BD

Queensbury Close

BL18NW

Blackburn Road

BL17AG

Belmont Road

BL16PE

Thorns Close

BL17HD

Staveley Avenue

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.