BL7 0AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Edgeworth 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 0AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% 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 12 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00063654 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL7 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL7 0AP.
165
51
£ 50,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL7 0AP combines high owner-occupation (63%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AP. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0AP has low crime rates — 12 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
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- Black Bull0.4 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.3 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.2 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.3 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.3 km
- Village Pharmacy0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.8 km
- Bromley Cross3.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Barlow0.1 km
- The Barlow0.1 km
- Edgworth Vale0.2 km
- The White Horse0.2 km
- Edgworth Vale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70AP · Data under Open Government Licence