BL7 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Road, 0.3km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For serious buyers, BL7 0AL is 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00063657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AL.
247
48
£ 50,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL7 0AL combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AL. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0AL 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 Crown0.4 km
- The Chetham Arms1.0 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.5 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Breakfast In Bed0.9 km
- The White Horse0.4 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.1 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.5 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.5 km
- Village Pharmacy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.9 km
- Bromley Cross3.5 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harbour Lane0.1 km
- Harbour Lane0.1 km
- The Barlow0.1 km
- The Barlow0.2 km
- Edgworth Vale0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70AL · Data under Open Government Licence