Postcode BL7 9DU 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sharples Park.
Eagley & Sharples has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 per household in Eagley & Sharples is £48,378 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL7 9DU.
Eagley & Sharples near BL7 9DU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Andrew Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Andrew Lane Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9DU.
In the BL7 9DU postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL7 9DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 196 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Bromley Cross Mini Market | 440-442 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HZ | Walking directions to Bromley Cross Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 158 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 BL7 9DU, 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 BL7 9DU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around BL7 9DU in Eagley & Sharples is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL7 9DU, including St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good), The Oaks Primary School (Good) and High Lawn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL7 9DU is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1,053 m away.
BL7 9DU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,505 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 BL7 9DU 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.