Postcode BL1 7BX is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Dunscar & Egerton area. It has very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Dunscar & Egerton is £54,700 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Dunscar & Egerton has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dunscar & Egerton is £54,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from BL1 7BX.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL1 7BX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7BX postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.