BL7 0AD is a sought-after residential area on St Thomas Street, 0.4km from Turton Bottoms in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL7, BL7 0AD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00063657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST THOMAS STREET, BL7 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST THOMAS STREET, BL7 0AD.
247
48
£ 50,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BL7 0AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AD. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0AD has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rose and Crown0.7 km
- The Chetham Arms0.7 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.8 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Breakfast In Bed0.6 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.2 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.8 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.8 km
- Village Pharmacy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle2.0 km
- Bromley Cross3.1 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Bank Rd0.0 km
- Sandy Bank Rd0.1 km
- Harbour Lane0.3 km
- Harbour Lane0.3 km
- Wellington Mews0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70AD · Data under Open Government Licence