Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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

316

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL7 0AH spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

home £317,857 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL7 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Road, 0.4km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For serious buyers, BL7 0AH is 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 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00063653 (shared with 20 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 0AH. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

4 sales · Mean £ 261,875

Terraced

£ 240,000

7 sales · Mean £ 234,357

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

BL7 0AH has low crime rates — 8 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

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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 Whitehead0.6 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.6 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.9 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