BL7 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Sharples Meadow, 0.2km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For serious buyers, BL7 0BE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00063655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARPLES MEADOW, BL7 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARPLES MEADOW, BL7 0BE.
278
47
£ 50,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL7 0BE combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£415k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0BE. The average age is 46.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0BE has low crime rates — 15 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 & B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.4 km
- Black Bull0.6 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Wellbeing Farm Ltd1.0 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.1 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.2 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.0 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.0 km
- Village Pharmacy0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.6 km
- Bromley Cross3.9 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broadhead Road0.1 km
- White Horse0.1 km
- The White Horse0.1 km
- Broadhead Road0.1 km
- Crown Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70BE · Data under Open Government Licence