BL7 0BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Turton Bottoms in Chapeltown. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BL7 0BF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00063659 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL7 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL7 0BF.
291
42
£ 50,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0BF 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 0BF combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£470k 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 0BF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BL7 0BF 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 & B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rose and Crown0.9 km
- The Chetham Arms0.6 km
- Black Bull0.5 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.1 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Breakfast In Bed0.5 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Village Pharmacy1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle2.3 km
- Bromley Cross2.8 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Mews0.1 km
- Wellington Mews0.1 km
- Sandy Bank Rd0.2 km
- Sandy Bank Rd0.3 km
- Jumbles Nursery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70BF · Data under Open Government Licence