Postcode BL1 7EL is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Eagley & Sharples area. It has very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Eagley & Sharples is £43,200 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Eagley & Sharples has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a high crime rate.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Eagley & Sharples is £43,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BL1 7EL.
Eagley & Sharples near BL1 7EL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.3 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
| 0.1 mi | Andrew Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Andrew Lane 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 7EL postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8TH | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.