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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.

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.