Postcode BL1 7RF is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Eagley & Sharples area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Eagley & Sharples has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,397 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7RF.
Eagley & Sharples near BL1 7RF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.4 mi | Andrew Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Andrew Lane 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 97, Thornham Drive, Bolton, BL1 7RF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £182,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 106, Thornham Drive, Bolton, BL1 7RF | Other | Freehold | £1,170 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 83, Thornham Drive, Bolton, BL1 7RF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 18, Hadleigh Close, Bolton, BL1 7RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 4, Hadleigh Close, Bolton, BL1 7RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the BL1 7RF postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 7RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 158 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 196 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 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 7RF, 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 7RF records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around BL1 7RF in Astley Bridge is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL1 7RF, including Sharples School (Good), The Oaks Primary School (Good) and Sharples Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 7RF is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 832 m away.
BL1 7RF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,397 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 7RF is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ryan Bailey (Reform UK).