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Dunscar & Egerton

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About

Dunscar & Egerton are residential areas in Bolton, located to the north of the town center. The neighborhoods feature a mix of housing, including semi-detached and detached homes, with some older properties alongside more modern developments. Green spaces like Dunscar Garden Centre and nearby countryside provide outdoor recreation options. The area is well-connected by road, with the A666 providing access to Bolton and beyond.

Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, serving the community's daily needs. Schools in the area cater to families, while the proximity to the West Pennine Moors offers walking and cycling routes. The blend of suburban living with easy access to both urban facilities and rural landscapes makes Dunscar & Egerton a practical choice for residents.

Area overview

On average Dunscar & Egerton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Dunscar & Egerton is £54,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Dunscar & Egerton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunscar & Egerton Population
7,678
Population density
972 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,170
93.37%
Indian
114
1.48%
Other White
80
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.81%
Pakistani
51
0.66%
Total population: 7,679

Housing

Housing tenure

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
41
1.28%
Other social rented
21
0.65%
Total households: 3,208

Property prices in Dunscar & Egerton

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Dunscar & Egerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunscar & Egerton in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£357,500
Flats15£182,000
Semi-Detached29£285,000
Terraced23£240,000

10 years median price trend in Dunscar & Egerton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunscar & Egerton.

All postcodes in Dunscar & Egerton

BL79NY

Conningsby Close

BL79SZ

Bedford Street

BL79UR

Fernhills

BL79XG

Hawksheath Close

BL79XH

Little Moor Clough

BL79XL

Brierholme Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.