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Eagley & Sharples

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About

Eagley & Sharples sits on the northern edge of Bolton, characterised by residential streets that climb from the valley floor. The area is defined by its proximity to the West Pennine Moors, with local topography creating distinct neighbourhoods. Victorian terraces and later suburban housing are common, alongside local shopping parades serving the community.

The Eagley Brook runs through, a reminder of the area's historical mill connections. Lever Park and the wooded slopes of Rivington provide accessible green space at its boundary, with the prominent tower of Rivington Pike visible on the skyline.

Area overview

On average Eagley & Sharples has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year. There are 5 schools in Eagley & Sharples: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eagley & Sharples is home to around 8,397 people, with a population density of about 4,366.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eagley & Sharples Population
8,397
Population density
4,366.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.34(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-14%)
Vehicle crime
12.86(+113%)
Public order
9.05(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,646
79.14%
Indian
1,097
13.06%
Pakistani
202
2.41%
Other White
84
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.68%
Total population: 8,398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,256
32.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,237
17.98%
No qualifications
1,104
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,007
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
682
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,879

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,517
41.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,315
36.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
14.48%
Other social rented
107
2.93%
Social rents from council
86
2.36%
Total households: 3,647

Property prices in Eagley & Sharples

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Eagley & Sharples area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,700 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eagley & Sharples 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 Eagley & Sharples over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£312,000
Flats29£120,000
Semi-Detached60£231,880
Terraced34£167,500

10 years median price trend in Eagley & Sharples

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eagley & Sharples.

All postcodes in Eagley & Sharples

BL17LD

The Gardens

BL17EE

Sweetloves Grove

BL17JF

Andrew Lane

BL17JS

Eagley Bank

BL17EZ

Eastgrove Avenue

BL18RW

Hill Cot Road

BL18SN

Hill Cot Road

BL17GE

Sweetstone Gardens

BL17JR

Andrew Lane

BL18RD

Ashworth Lane

BL17RJ

Lakenheath Drive

BL17RQ

Hadleigh Close

BL17AS

Douglas Street

BL17EU

Sweetloves Lane

BL18SB

Hatton Grove

BL79DE

Hough Lane

BL79DS

School Street

BL79DG

Cross Street

BL17HD

Staveley Avenue

BL79DD

High Bank

BL17JZ

Ollerton Terrace

BL18SL

Bank Top Grove

BL17EP

Ringley Grove

BL79DN

Threadfold Way

BL17AD

Astley Bridge

BL79LD

Stonesteads Way

BL79LH

Windsor Road

BL18QX

Rainshaw Street

BL17HL

Sharples Hall Mews

BL17RP

Littlebourne Walk

BL17EA

Sweetloves Lane

BL17HN

Kermoor Avenue

BL17LP

Sand Banks

BL17RY

Hathaway Drive

BL18RP

Hesketh Avenue

BL79JE

Blair Street

BL17EQ

Ivy Bank Road

BL17RT

Beeston Close

BL18RY

New Eagley Mills Cottages

BL17EX

Holden Avenue

BL17LW

Eagley Way

BL79BN

Chetwyn Avenue

BL17HJ

Farnborough Road

BL17HS

Sharples Hall Drive

BL17LE

Park View

BL17RG

Thornham Drive

BL18RA

Ashworth Lane

BL79HQ

Rushey Field

BL17LR

Blackburn Road

BL17RS

Ashover Close

BL79XU

New Tongfield

BL17EW

Outwood Grove

BL17HT

The Cedars

BL17RN

Bramley Road

BL18RR

Ashworth Lane

BL17LS

Blackburn Road

BL79DR

Wakefield Mews

BL79XR

Hardmans

BL17JH

Ivy Bank Road

BL18SF

Whitegate Drive

BL17JX

Kellett Street

BL17LB

Playfair Street

BL17RH

Thornham Drive

BL18RN

Hill Cot Road

BL18RX

Ashworth Lane

BL79BU

Clay Street

BL79DB

Hough Lane

BL17EG

Rosedale Avenue

BL17JW

Blackburn Road

BL17RR

Crundale Road

BL18RZ

Eleanor Street

BL17HH

Craighall Road

BL17JY

Park Row

BL18QZ

Primrose Street

BL79BA

John Street

BL17HQ

Southgrove Avenue

BL18QT

Crocus Street

BL18TX

Holly Mill Crescent

BL17ET

Sweetloves Lane

BL17HG

Southgrove Avenue

BL79DP

Wilfred Street

BL79LB

Old Barn Place

BL17HE

Sharples Avenue

BL17HW

Kermoor Avenue

BL18RH

Ashworth Lane

BL17AJ

Blackburn Road

BL17AY

Chelford Avenue

BL17HP

Barley Brook Meadow

BL17LG

Blackburn Road

BL18RU

Hugh Lupus Street

BL17LQ

Springfield Road

BL18SQ

Neston Avenue

BL17EY

Holden Avenue

BL17JN

Northland Road

BL17RL

Ranworth Close

BL79JP

The Crescent

BL79JY

Lords Stile Lane

BL17EL

Heathlea Close

BL17HA

Eastgrove Avenue

BL17LH

Blackburn Road

Data Sources

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