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About

Summerseat sits along the River Irwell, forming part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail. The area is characterised by its steep, wooded valley slopes and historic stone cottages, many of which are clustered around the old mill and the former railway line. Its layout follows the contours of the river and the now-defunct East Lancashire Railway.

The preserved Summerseat railway station, a simple stone-built halt, serves as a reminder of the area's industrial past. Footpaths lead from the village into the surrounding cloughs and woodlands, connecting to a network of local trails.

Area overview

On average Summerseat has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Summerseat is £61,024 per year. There are 4 schools in Summerseat: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Summerseat is home to around 5,917 people, with a population density of about 2,683.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Summerseat Population
5,917
Population density
2,683.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.91(-52%)
Burglary
9.8(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-46%)
Vehicle crime
4.56(-24%)
Other theft
4.39(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,595
94.56%
Irish
62
1.05%
Other White
53
0.9%
Pakistani
40
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.64%
Total population: 5,917

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,104
42.27%
Level 3 (A level)
811
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
13.4%
No qualifications
619
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
354
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 4,977

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,402
55.9%
Owns with a mortgage
807
32.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
159
6.34%
Social rents from council
89
3.55%
Other forms of private rent
30
1.2%
Total households: 2,508

Property prices in Summerseat

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Summerseat area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Summerseat in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Summerseat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£477,500£3,689
Flats6£252,500£3,742
Semi-Detached26£301,250£3,492
Terraced9£265,000£3,343

10 years median price trend in Summerseat

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Summerseat.

All postcodes in Summerseat

BL84HQ

Andrew Close

BL09RP

Birch Grove

BL09RG

Pot Green

BL84NH

Lumb Carr Road

BL84DN

Nailers Green

BL09RR

Sunnymede Vale

BL84EY

St Austell Drive

BL09UY

Oak Avenue

BL09PX

Bolton Road West

BL09RA

Est Bank Road

BL09RB

Woodhey Road

BL09PZ

Chester Drive

BL84EL

Holcombe Road

BL09PY

Cunliffe Avenue

BL09RJ

Treetops Avenue

BL84ED

Belvedere Avenue

BL09UB

Summerseat Lane

BL09UQ

Hamer Street

BL09XQ

Thornhill Road

BL09RN

Bolton Road West

BL84DW

Bodiam Road

BL09SN

Longsight Road

BL09UU

Newcombe Road

BL09TG

Montrose Avenue

BL09SR

Glenmore Road

BL84DZ

Brandlesholme Road

BL09SL

Longsight Road

BL09WB

Beauly Close

BL84QD

Greenheys Crescent

BL09TX

Springwater Avenue

BL09FY

Longsight Road

BL09QY

Bolton Road West

BL84HD

Holhouse Lane

BL09UG

Higher Summerseat

BL84HZ

Bolton Road

BL09SS

Westgate Avenue

BL84DR

Brandlesholme Road

BL09TY

Caldy Drive

BL84DG

Kensington Close

BL09PU

Cemetery Road

BL09UN

Heath Avenue

BL84QJ

Larkfield Close

BL09UD

Summerseat Lane

BL84EJ

Holcombe Road

BL09QZ

Bolton Road West

BL84QE

Hayfield Close

BL09TU

Windrush Avenue

BL84EG

Conway Crescent

BL09SJ

Avondale Drive

BL09UW

Hazel Avenue

BL09QD

York Drive

BL09XE

Pinewood Crescent

BL84DQ

Carnforth Drive

BL09SH

Holcombe Precinct

BL84ES

Swan Road

BL09XJ

Newcombe Road

BL09US

Mansfield Avenue

BL09PR

Dora Street

BL84HU

Hunt Fold Drive

BL09FS

Hazel Hall Lane

BL09TB

Mayfield Road

BL84HA

Greenmount Drive

BL84DS

Holcombe Road

BL84QF

Hove Close

BL84EE

Dover Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.