Postcode insights

BL7 9EG

Darwen Road

Bromley Cross

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Detailed insights for BL7 9EG

Overview

Postcode BL7 9EG is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Cross ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Dunscar & Egerton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dunscar & Egerton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from BL7 9EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunscar & Egerton near BL7 9EG 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL7 9EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
4,632.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
8.65(+44%)
Burglary
8.65(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.03(-78%)
Other theft
4.33(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.09(-83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
94.32%
Pakistani
3
1.14%
Irish
3
1.14%
Other White
3
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.76%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
37.22%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.25%
No qualifications
27
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
50%
Owns with a mortgage
45
39.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.65%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2025533, Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9EDTerracedLeasehold£195,000
14 Feb 2025Apartment 1, 547, Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9EDOtherLeasehold£450,000
12 Sept 202535, Arnold Road, Bolton, BL7 9HLTerracedFreehold£220,000
24 Mar 202559, Arnold Road, Bolton, BL7 9HLDetachedFreehold£485,000
04 Jul 2025553, Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the BL7 9EG postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL7 9EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWalmsley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryEagley Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL7 9EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL7 9EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBromley Cross Mini Market440-442 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HZWalking directions to Bromley Cross Mini Market

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 9EG, 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)Dunscar & EgertonE02000984
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 001EE01004808
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL7 9EG

Is BL7 9EG (Dunscar & Egerton) safe?

The area around BL7 9EG records about 36 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near BL7 9EG?

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

What schools are near BL7 9EG?

There are 9 schools close to BL7 9EG, including St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good), Walmsley CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Eagley Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL7 9EG?

The closest station to BL7 9EG is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1,539 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL7 9EG?

BL7 9EG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL7 9EG (Dunscar & Egerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL7 9EG 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).

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.