Postcode BL1 7DX is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Dunscar & Egerton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The median sale price in Astley Bridge is £195,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £257,250. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barlow Park.
Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,794 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Dunscar & Egerton has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from BL1 7DX.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL1 7DX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Barlow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
| 0.5 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Astley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,663 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £325,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £229,950 | £269 |
| Terraced | 52 | £159,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 39 | £105,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £80,000 | £158,000 | £95,975 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £95,000 | £154,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £102,750 | £166,000 | £102,500 |
| 2019 | £243,750 | £92,500 | £167,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £98,000 | £177,500 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £91,500 | £200,000 | £129,475 |
| 2022 | £300,200 | £100,375 | £230,500 | £129,625 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £102,000 | £245,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £100,000 | £235,000 | £147,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £105,000 | £227,500 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £139 | £178 | £118 |
| 2017 | £204 | £140 | £170 | £115 |
| 2018 | £211 | £149 | £178 | £118 |
| 2019 | £215 | £143 | £189 | £124 |
| 2020 | £248 | £159 | £192 | £135 |
| 2021 | £260 | £149 | £216 | £153 |
| 2022 | £278 | £152 | £248 | £164 |
| 2023 | £293 | £158 | £254 | £172 |
| 2024 | £299 | £158 | £260 | £201 |
| 2025 | £312 | £164 | £256 | £187 |
| 2026 | £301 | £159 | £275 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | 360, Belmont Road, Bolton, BL1 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 7, Queensbury Close, Bolton, BL1 7BD | Detached | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 26, Wilkinson Road, Bolton, BL1 7BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 6, Fewston Close, Bolton, BL1 7BJ | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 32, Oakworth Drive, Bolton, BL1 7BB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £224,000 |
In the BL1 7DX postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 7DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ryan Bailey
Astley Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 7DX records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around BL1 7DX in Astley Bridge is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BL1 7DX, including High Lawn Primary School (Good), Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School (Good) and Thornleigh Salesian College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL1 7DX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 7DX is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ryan Bailey (Reform UK).