Postcode insights

BL7 9AL

Chapeltown Road

Bromley Cross

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Detailed insights for BL7 9AL

Overview

Postcode BL7 9AL is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Cross ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromley Cross & Bradshaw area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL7 9AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL7 9AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL7 9AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
777.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.5(-69%)
Burglary
7.67(+38%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(+17%)
Other theft
5.75(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
94.75%
Indian
5
1.46%
Irish
4
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.87%
Other White
2
0.58%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
41.3%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.68%
No qualifications
40
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
65.73%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.67%
Other social rented
4
2.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.1%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Bromley Cross

Median price£245,100
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £364K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) in Bromley Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£415,000£326
Semi-Detached43£265,000£289
Terraced63£191,000£229
Flats25£170,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,148£142,500£170,000£122,500
2017£261,000£146,000£164,500£134,000
2018£274,950£142,000£175,000£139,950
2019£303,000£140,000£190,000£145,000
2020£306,000£151,500£208,000£160,000
2021£340,000£143,250£232,500£170,000
2022£390,000£170,550£257,500£205,000
2023£432,000£146,500£245,000£200,000
2024£390,000£175,000£245,000£205,000
2025£440,000£170,000£262,000£192,500
2026£402,250£183,211£262,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£154£186£156
2017£225£148£197£167
2018£229£164£203£163
2019£239£155£211£172
2020£271£160£235£183
2021£284£174£236£204
2022£314£198£287£226
2023£340£182£281£230
2024£327£202£286£228
2025£322£203£281£240
2026£303£185£315£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025171, Chapeltown Road, Bolton, BL7 9AJTerracedFreehold£230,000
04 Jul 2025185, Chapeltown Road, Bolton, BL7 9AJOtherFreehold£530,000
23 May 202516, Kiln Brow, Bolton, BL7 9NRDetachedLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the BL7 9AL postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL7 9AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryEagley Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEagley Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryTurton SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL7 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Anne Cadden

Bromley Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
WardBromley CrossE05014821
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley Cross & BradshawE02000985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 002CE01004805
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL7 9AL

Is BL7 9AL (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) safe?

The area around BL7 9AL records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL7 9AL?

The median sale price around BL7 9AL in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL7 9AL?

There are 5 schools close to BL7 9AL, including Eagley Infant School (Good), Eagley Junior School (Good) and Turton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL7 9AL?

The closest station to BL7 9AL is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1,192 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL7 9AL?

BL7 9AL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,671 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL7 9AL (Bromley Cross & Bradshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL7 9AL is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlotte Anne Cadden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

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.