Postcode insights

BL1 7LQ

Springfield Road

Astley Bridge

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Detailed insights for BL1 7LQ

Overview

Postcode BL1 7LQ 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 and high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Top Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Eagley & Sharples has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from BL1 7LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Eagley & Sharples near BL1 7LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 7LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTop FieldSmallWalking directions to Top Field
0.3 miAndrew Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Andrew Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,114.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
20.18(+237%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(-24%)
Other theft
13.06(+98%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.68(-71%)
Burglary
10.68(+93%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
91.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.22%
Indian
6
1.9%
Other White
4
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.95%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
37.21%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.12%
No qualifications
23
8.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
47.54%
Owns outright
53
43.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.2%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Astley Bridge

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £260K

Based on 190 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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£345,000£316
Semi-Detached69£226,000£271
Terraced49£162,000£187
Flats42£104,250£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Astley Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£227,250£155,000
2026£340,000£112,500£240,000£160,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£306£171£287£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Astley Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202654, Farnborough Road, Bolton, BL1 7HJDetachedLeasehold£385,000
03 Sept 202521, Farnborough Road, Bolton, BL1 7HJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£380,000
27 Mar 20251, Farnborough Road, Bolton, BL1 7HJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£233,760
31 Mar 202514, Craighall Road, Bolton, BL1 7HHDetachedLeasehold£210,816
01 Aug 20251, Midford Drive, Bolton, BL1 7LYDetachedLeasehold£285,000

Schools

In the BL1 7LQ postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 7LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHigh Lawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 7LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparSharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HBWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL1 7LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ryan Bailey

Astley Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
WardAstley BridgeE05014818
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eagley & SharplesE02000986
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 003CE01004771
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 7LQ

Is BL1 7LQ (Eagley & Sharples) safe?

The area around BL1 7LQ records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL1 7LQ?

The median sale price around BL1 7LQ in Eagley & Sharples is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL1 7LQ?

There are 13 schools close to BL1 7LQ, including High Lawn Primary School (Good), The Oaks Primary School (Good) and St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 7LQ?

BL1 7LQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 7LQ (Eagley & Sharples) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 7LQ is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ryan Bailey (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.