BL7 0DG is a sought-after residential area on Sharples Green, 0.3km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For serious buyers, BL7 0DG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00063656 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARPLES GREEN, BL7 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARPLES GREEN, BL7 0DG.
298
51
£ 50,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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 0DG combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£157k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £157k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0DG. The average age is 50.9. 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
Detached
£ 157,500
1 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0DG has low crime rates — 19 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 & B0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.4 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 Horse0.3 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.2 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.2 km
- Village Pharmacy0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.6 km
- Bromley Cross3.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Barlow0.1 km
- The Barlow0.2 km
- The White Horse0.2 km
- Broadhead Road0.2 km
- White Horse0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70DG · Data under Open Government Licence