Postcode BL7 9SF 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Egerton Park.
Dunscar & Egerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Dunscar & Egerton has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from BL7 9SF.
Dunscar & Egerton near BL7 9SF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Egerton Park | Small | Walking directions to Egerton Park |
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 9SF.
In the BL7 9SF postcode area, located within Dunscar & Egerton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 9SF, 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 9SF records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9SF in Dunscar & Egerton is £245,100 (about £261 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BL7 9SF, including Walmsley CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Egerton Primary School (Good) and St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL7 9SF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,328 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 9SF 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.