Postcode BL7 9RG is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Cross ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Eagley & Sharples area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Eagley & Sharples has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Eagley & Sharples has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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 9RG.
Eagley & Sharples near BL7 9RG 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) |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL7 9RG.
In the BL7 9RG postcode area, located within Eagley & Sharples, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL7 9RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bromley Cross Mini Market | 440-442 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HZ | Walking directions to Bromley Cross Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 196 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 9RG, 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 9RG records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9RG in Eagley & Sharples is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BL7 9RG, including St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good), Eagley Infant School (Good) and Eagley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL7 9RG is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1,099 m away.
BL7 9RG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,632 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 9RG 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.