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Dunscar & Egerton

About

Dunscar and Egerton form a residential area on the northwestern edge of Bolton, characterised by its elevated position on the lower slopes of the West Pennine Moors. The streets are lined with a mix of traditional stone-built terraces and larger semi-detached houses, with many properties offering views across the town. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and services centred along Blackburn Road and Darwen Road.

The landscape is shaped by its proximity to open moorland, with the winding route of Longworth Lane providing direct access to walking paths and rural scenery. A notable local landmark is Dunscar Bridge, a historic packhorse crossing over the Bradshaw Brook, which hints at the area's past as a route for transporting goods.

Area overview

On average Dunscar & Egerton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. There are 2 schools in Dunscar & Egerton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunscar & Egerton is home to around 7,678 people, with a population density of about 972.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dunscar & Egerton Population

7,678

Population density

972 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

12.5(-66%)

Vehicle crime

9.12(+51%)

Burglary

5.86(+5%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.08(-73%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.91(-56%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,170

93.37%

Indian

114

1.48%

Other White

1.04%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.81%

Pakistani

0.66%

Total population: 7,679

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,701

42.37%

Level 3 (A level)

1,177

18.46%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

886

13.9%

No qualifications

631

9.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

470

7.37%

Total 16+ residents: 6,375

Housing

Owns outright

1,522

47.44%

Owns with a mortgage

1,308

40.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

294

9.16%

Other forms of private rent

1.28%

Other social rented

0.65%

Total households: 3,208

Property prices in Dunscar & Egerton

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Dunscar & Egerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunscar & Egerton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£357,500	£239,250	£285,625	£447,500	£567,500
Flats	17	£179,000	£119,600	£136,500	£195,000	£253,990
Semi-Detached	29	£268,000	£219,000	£250,000	£350,000	£378,000
Terraced	22	£241,000	£180,250	£211,250	£279,375	£418,900

10 years median price trend in Dunscar & Egerton

All postcodes in Dunscar & Egerton

BL79SZ

Bedford Street

BL79XG

Hawksheath Close

BL17EB

Belmont Road

BL79NY

Conningsby Close

BL79UR

Fernhills

BL79XH

Little Moor Clough

BL79XL

Brierholme Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail