BL7 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Broadhead Road, 0.5km 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 0BQ 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00063655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADHEAD ROAD, BL7 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADHEAD ROAD, BL7 0BQ.
278
47
£ 50,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0BQ 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 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k 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 0BQ. 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
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0BQ has low crime rates — 10 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.5 km
- Black Bull1.0 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Wellbeing Farm Ltd0.6 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.3 km
- The Toby Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.3 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.4 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.4 km
- Village Pharmacy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle1.7 km
- Bromley Cross4.3 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Greenthorne Close0.2 km
- White Horse0.3 km
- Broadhead Road0.4 km
- Broadhead Road0.4 km
- Crown Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70BQ · Data under Open Government Licence