BL7 0AZ is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Road, 0.1km 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 0AZ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00063655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON ROAD, BL7 0AZ.
278
47
£ 50,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0AZ 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 0AZ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£247k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AZ. 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
Detached
£ 264,000
1 sales · Mean £ 264,000
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0AZ has low crime rates — 17 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 Crown0.3 km
- Black Bull0.6 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.2 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.1 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.1 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.1 km
- Village Pharmacy0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.7 km
- Bromley Cross3.8 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.7 km
Bus Stops
- The White Horse0.0 km
- Broadhead Road0.1 km
- Broadhead Road0.1 km
- White Horse0.1 km
- The Barlow0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70AZ · Data under Open Government Licence