Postcode BL1 7BA 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 very high deprivation level. It has very 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barlow Park.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high crime rate.
Approximately 4.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BL1 7BA.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 7BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
| 0.5 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 7BA postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.