Postcode BL1 7RT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Eagley & Sharples has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 7RT.
Eagley & Sharples near BL1 7RT 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.4 mi | Andrew Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Andrew Lane 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 7RT postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 7RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 196 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 158 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.