BL7 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Foxdale Close, 0.3km 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 0BJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £293k, down 11.5% year-on-year. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00063655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXDALE CLOSE, BL7 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXDALE CLOSE, BL7 0BJ.
278
47
£ 50,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0BJ 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
BL7 0BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £293k, 88% 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. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0BJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,500
5 sales · Mean £ 227,300
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
2 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0BJ 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 & B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.5 km
- Black Bull0.8 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Wellbeing Farm Ltd0.8 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.1 km
- The Toby Inn1.0 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.2 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.1 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.1 km
- Village Pharmacy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.5 km
- Bromley Cross4.1 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greenthorne Close0.1 km
- Crown Gardens0.1 km
- Crown Gardens0.1 km
- Broadhead Road0.2 km
- White Horse0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70BJ · Data under Open Government Licence