Postcode BL1 7BW 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 Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 78.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7BW.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 7BW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
| 0.4 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 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 | 36 | £316,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £231,880 |
| Terraced | 47 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Astley Bridge
In the BL1 7BW postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.