Postcode BL1 6QN is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barlow Park.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high crime rate.
Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from BL1 6QN.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 6QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.1 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Astley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £316,250 |
| Flats | 37 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £230,380 |
| Terraced | 45 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astley Bridge
In the BL1 6QN postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 6QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8NN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8TH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.