Postcode BL7 9LX 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £53,227 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from BL7 9LX.
Bromley Cross & Bradshaw near BL7 9LX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bromley Cross (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Bromley Cross (Lancs) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £415,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £265,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 63 | £191,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 25 | £170,000 | £189 |
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 | £262,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £402,250 | £183,211 | £262,500 | £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 | £322 | £203 | £281 | £240 |
| 2026 | £303 | £185 | £315 | £210 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9LX.
In the BL7 9LX postcode area, located within Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL7 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 158 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 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 (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 9LX, 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 9LX records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9LX in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL7 9LX, including Turton School (Good), Birtenshaw School Bolton (Good) and Eagley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL7 9LX is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 143 m away.
BL7 9LX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,358 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 9LX 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).
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.