Postcode BL1 8SF 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Eagley & Sharples is £43,200 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 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 22,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a low crime rate.
Approximately 4.1% 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 of residents in Eagley & Sharples is £43,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 8SF.
Eagley & Sharples near BL1 8SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| 0.9 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sharples Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sharples Park |
| 0.5 mi | Andrew Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Andrew Lane Park |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 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 | 36 | £316,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £231,880 |
| Terraced | 47 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Astley Bridge
In the BL1 8SF postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8RL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8TH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8NN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.