Area Analysis Bolton, North West

BL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL7 postcode area.

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Population

15,540

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,475 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

BL7 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.

home £244,824 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL7 is a postcode district in Bolton, North West, covering 506 active and 107 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BL7 (39%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (20%). Overall, BL7 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in BL7 are around £244k, down 21.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across BL7 are low at 32 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BL7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour130
Criminal damage and arson56
Other theft46
Burglary45

school Local Schools

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Egerton Primary School

Good214 pupils
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Walmsley CofE Primary School

Outstanding355 pupils
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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton

Good171 pupils
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Turton School

Good1595 pupils
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Birtenshaw

Good55 pupils
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Turton Belmont Community Primary School

Good95 pupils
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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Eagley Infant School

Good189 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Greenhalgh's
  • Granny t's Sweet Treats
  • Humble Food For Life
  • Kerry's Cakes & Bakes
  • Larisa Bakes
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B
  • Railway Bromley Cross Limited
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Black Bull
  • Bolton Sailing Club c/o Rear Commodore
  • Edgworth Cricket Club
  • Jumbles Sailing Club
  • King William Hotel
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Baker's Tearoom Ltd
  • Bistro 341
  • BrewSmith Coffee & Bar
  • Cannitello
  • Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Sainsbury's Local
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd
  • The White Horse
  • Amigos
  • Around a Pound
  • + 7 more