Postcode BL7 9HZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Cross area 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 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year. The median sale price in Bromley Cross is £265,250 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,000 and £383,750. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,419 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Dunscar & Egerton has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Dunscar & Egerton is £56,081 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL7 9HZ.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL7 9HZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £265,250 (about £274 per square foot) in Bromley Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £900,870.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £450,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £262,500 | £314 |
| Terraced | 68 | £200,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 24 | £165,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £261,750 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £177,500 | £260,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £327 | £203 | £281 | £240 |
| 2026 | £333 | £198 | £315 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 6, Mill Street, Bolton, BL7 9HU | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 21, Mill Street, Bolton, BL7 9HU | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 21, Thorsby Close, Bolton, BL7 9NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 36, Rushey Field, Bolton, BL7 9HQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 6, Tong Clough, Bolton, BL7 9HR | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the BL7 9HZ postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL7 9HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bromley Cross Mini Market | 440-442 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HZ | Walking directions to Bromley Cross Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 196 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL7 9HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlotte Anne Cadden
Bromley Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL7 9HZ records about 38 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.
The median sale price around BL7 9HZ in Bromley Cross is £265,250 (about £274 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BL7 9HZ, including St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good), Eagley Infant School (Good) and Walmsley CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL7 9HZ is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1,270 m away.
BL7 9HZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,419 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 9HZ 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).