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.
BL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL7 postcode area.
15,540
45
£ 49,475 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Egerton Primary School
Walmsley CofE Primary School
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Turton School
Birtenshaw
Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Eagley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greenhalgh's
- Granny t's Sweet Treats
- Humble Food For Life
- Kerry's Cakes & Bakes
- Larisa Bakes
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Meadowcroft Barn B & B
- Railway Bromley Cross Limited
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Dalchini
- Eagles Nest Cafe
- Baker's Tearoom Ltd
- Bistro 341
- BrewSmith Coffee & Bar
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Breakfast In Bed
- Cugini Pizza Ltd
- The White Horse
- Amigos
- Around a Pound
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Black Bull
- Bolton Sailing Club c/o Rear Commodore
- Edgworth Cricket Club
- Jumbles Sailing Club
- King William Hotel
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op
- Sainsbury's Local
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