Postcode BL1 8SH is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 8SH.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 8SH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| 1 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 |
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 8SH postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
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.