Postcode BL1 7BJ 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 and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% 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 per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from BL1 7BJ.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 7BJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.3 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
Based on 193 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 | 29 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 42 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Astley Bridge
In the BL1 7BJ postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7BJ
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.