Postcode BL1 7TA 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 average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Top Field.
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 an average crime rate, with approximately 47 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from BL1 7TA.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL1 7TA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Top Field | Small | Walking directions to Top Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £345,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £226,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 49 | £162,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 42 | £104,250 | £168 |
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 | £227,250 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £112,500 | £240,000 | £160,500 |
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 | £306 | £171 | £287 | £188 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7TA.
In the BL1 7TA postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 7 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.
Elected local representatives for BL1 7TA, 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 7TA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around BL1 7TA in Dunscar & Egerton is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BL1 7TA, including High Lawn Primary School (Good), St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good) and The Oaks Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL1 7TA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,288 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 7TA is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ryan Bailey (Reform UK).
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.