Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BL7 0AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £255k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL7 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Road, 0.5km 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 0AQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00063657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AQ. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 197,135

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BL7 0AQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.5 km
  • The Chetham Arms0.9 km
  • Black Bull0.1 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.6 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.5 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D Whitehead0.5 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.5 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.8 km
  • Bromley Cross3.4 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Harbour Lane0.0 km
  • Harbour Lane0.1 km
  • The Barlow0.3 km
  • Sandy Bank Rd0.3 km
  • The Barlow0.3 km