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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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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
Detached12£308,500
Flats28£120,000
Semi-Detached60£231,880
Terraced33£165,000

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

BL18RG

Florence Avenue

BL79DA

Hough Lane

BL79DH

School Street

BL79JG

Darwen Road

BL79QN

Bromley Cross

BL17ER

Thorncliffe Road

BL79DF

Papermill Road

BL17AB

Blackburn Road

BL17JE

Bowling Court

BL17JP

Westcliffe Road

BL17RB

Denham Close

BL17RU

Dales Brow

BL79JN

Rose Hill Drive

BL18QY

Rainshaw Street

BL18RS

Ashworth Lane

BL17JD

Bar Lane

BL17QP

Blackburn Road

BL17RX

Wrenbury Drive

BL17JU

Ollerton Street

BL18SG

Helsby Gardens

BL79BE

Valley View

BL79BS

Darwen Road

BL18RQ

Florence Avenue

BL17RD

Ashfield Grove

BL79HT

Bromley Cross

BL17AX

Wilmslow Avenue

BL17RA

Langham Close

BL79BT

Darwen Road

BL17EH

Sharples Hall Fold

BL17EN

Thornydyke Avenue

BL17ES

Stonyhurst Avenue

BL17JQ

Andrew Lane

BL79XS

Higher Ridings

BL17EF

Ivy Bank Close

BL17LU

Masbury Close

BL18SA

Prestbury Road

BL17JT

Sharples Hall Drive

BL17RE

Thornham Drive

BL18RE

Primula Street

BL17HB

Sharples Avenue

BL79JQ

Darwen Road

BL17RF

Thornham Drive

BL18RB

Poplar Avenue

BL18SE

Whitegate Drive

BL79DU

Threadfold Way

BL17HF

Sharples Avenue

BL17HY

Hawarden Street

BL17RZ

Hamnet Close

BL18RL

Hill Cot Road

BL79DW

Threadfold Way

BL79JD

Darwen Road

BL17AZ

Belmont Road

BL17JB

Hawarden Street

BL18GQ

Ornatus Street

BL79BL

Queens Avenue

BL79JH

Back Darwen Road

BL17HR

Old Eagley Mews

BL17JJ

Blackburn Road

BL17LF

Eagley Bank

BL17LA

Park Terrace

BL17PN

Blackburn Road

BL17AU

Alderley Avenue

BL17JL

Blackburn Road

BL18SD

Parkgate Drive

BL79BY

Darwen Road

BL17QJ

Blackburn Road

BL79GL

Hospital Road

BL79LA

Stonesteads Way

BL17JG

Blackburn Road

BL17RW

Bramley Road

BL79RG

Bromley Cross

BL79BX

Spencers Wood

Data Sources

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