Postcode BL1 7NZ 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 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, with approximately 47.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7NZ.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL1 7NZ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7NZ postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.