Postcode BL1 8SP 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 level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Halbury 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.
Approximately 10.2% 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 of residents in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £35,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from BL1 8SP.
Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 8SP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Hall-I'-Th'-Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Halbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Halbury 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 8SP postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 8SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adam & Sons | 61 Lena Street, Bolton, BL1 8LU | Walking directions to Adam & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 497 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Aaron Food Store | 292 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aaron Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aleef Foodstore | 280-282 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU | Walking directions to Aleef Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | 417 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 3AE | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.