Postcode BL1 7EP 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Eagley & Sharples has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from BL1 7EP.
Eagley & Sharples near BL1 7EP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.4 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
| 0.4 mi | Astley Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Astley Bridge Park |
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 7EP postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8TH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Off Licence & General Stores | Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RH | Walking directions to Off Licence & General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8NN | Walking directions to Asda |
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.