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Bromley Cross

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About

Bromley Cross ward lies in the northern part of the Bolton metropolitan borough, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by open countryside and green spaces, including parts of the West Pennine Moors, which influence its semi-rural atmosphere. Local amenities and schools serve the community directly within the ward's boundaries.

A notable local landmark is the Bromley Cross railway station, providing a direct link to Manchester. The area includes the grounds of Turton Tower, a historic manor house with surrounding woodland. The ward's layout incorporates several smaller districts and maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Bolton to the south, reinforced by the presence of the River Tonge and its valley.

Area overview

On average Bromley Cross has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromley Cross is £54,139 per year. There are 7 schools in Bromley Cross: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bromley Cross

Median price£245,100
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £364K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) in Bromley Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£415,000£326
Semi-Detached43£265,000£289
Terraced63£191,000£229
Flats25£170,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,148£142,500£170,000£122,500
2017£261,000£146,000£164,500£134,000
2018£274,950£142,000£175,000£139,950
2019£303,000£140,000£190,000£145,000
2020£306,000£151,500£208,000£160,000
2021£340,000£143,250£232,500£170,000
2022£390,000£170,550£257,500£205,000
2023£432,000£146,500£245,000£200,000
2024£390,000£175,000£245,000£205,000
2025£440,000£170,000£262,000£192,500
2026£402,250£183,211£262,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£154£186£156
2017£225£148£197£167
2018£229£164£203£163
2019£239£155£211£172
2020£271£160£235£183
2021£284£174£236£204
2022£314£198£287£226
2023£340£182£281£230
2024£327£202£286£228
2025£322£203£281£240
2026£303£185£315£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Cross in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bromley Cross

What is the average house price in Bromley Cross?

The median sale price in Bromley Cross is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bromley Cross?

Bromley Cross has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bromley Cross?

Bromley Cross scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bromley Cross sits around rank 27,440 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 Bromley Cross?

The average household income in Bromley Cross is around £54,139 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bromley Cross?

Bromley Cross is represented by 1 elected councillor: Charlotte Anne Cadden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Bromley Cross

BL79JT

Lower House Walk

BL79EJ

Blackburn Road

BL79RY

Darwen Road

BL79BH

Scholars Rise

BL79DQ

Cottonfields

BL79AA

Darwen Road

BL79XB

Horridge Fold

BL79YA

Grange Park Road

BL79YL

Alder Grove

BL79JE

Blair Street

BL79DP

Wilfred Street

BL79AQ

Higher Shady Lane

BL79XD

Pinnacle Drive

BL79DZ

Darwen Road

BL79BU

Clay Street

BL79PL

Blackburn Road

BL79RT

Darwen Road

BL79PT

Dimple Road

BL79DE

Hough Lane

BL79HN

Hilly Croft

BL79NX

Saxby Avenue

BL79JS

Lower House Walk

BL79EP

Blackburn Road

BL79LA

Stonesteads Way

BL79BT

Darwen Road

BL79RG

Bromley Cross

BL79JJ

Darwen Road

BL79TH

Blackburn Road

BL79AX

Grange Road

BL23BX

Laburnum Park

BL79AS

High Meadows

BL79SH

Parkwood

BL79NE

Chapeltown Road

BL79PS

Blackburn Road

BL79UX

Cox Green Road

BL79TT

Delph Avenue

BL79BR

Darwen Road

BL79XH

Little Moor Clough

BL79HX

Hardmans Lane

BL79PP

Blackburn Road

BL79ER

Mather Fold Cottages

BL23FQ

Hondwith Close

BL79RF

Druids Close

BL79NQ

Hillside Avenue

BL79SA

Blackburn Road

BL79QF

Bromley Cross

BL79JZ

Lords Stile Lane

BL79XN

Conisber Close

BL79EE

Fairfields

BL79TL

Back Blackburn Road

BL79NW

Thorsby Close

BL79HA

Rock Terrace

BL79YJ

Riversmeade

BL79SD

Egerton Lodge

BL79LQ

Ramwells Brow

BL79QB

Hospital Road

BL79RN

Back Water Street

BL79EU

Old Quarry Lane

BL79DX

Darwen Road

BL79SG

Briggs Fold Road

BL79BW

Chetwyn Avenue

BL79ZD

Thirlston

BL23BR

Oaks Lane

BL79TD

Globe Lane

BL79JY

Lords Stile Lane

BL79XF

Whittle Hill

BL79HW

Kiln Field

BL79XQ

White Gates

BL23DA

Ormrod Street

BL79TS

Longworth Road

BL23FU

Wrath Close

BL79UY

Great Stones Close

BL79UW

Old Swan Close

BL79SY

Bright Street

BL79TX

Briarfield

BL79YU

Deakins Mill Way

BL79TN

Albert Street

BL79PX

Somersby Drive

BL79UD

Millgate

BL23FX

Aire Drive

BL79JX

Toppings Green

BL79JB

Smithy Croft

BL79LT

Bromley Cross Road

BL79JW

Rose Hill Close

BL79LB

Old Barn Place

BL23FZ

Redshaw Avenue

BL79DF

Papermill Road

BL79SP

Union Street

BL79XS

Higher Ridings

BL79PR

Blackburn Road

BL79BX

Spencers Wood

BL79GD

Sanctuary Mews

BL79TF

Higher Dunscar

BL79XA

New Court Drive

BL79HR

Tong Clough

BL79TG

Fold View

BL79XR

Hardmans

BL79XU

New Tongfield

BL79BA

John Street

BL79EN

Shorefield Mount

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.