Bolton
8 addresses across 1 postcode (BL7), about 50 m long. USRN 3404190.
5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5). 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 1.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 119 to 121 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Edgworth Medical Centre, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (40% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Eagley Bank. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Bolton.
Listed buildings
- VALLEY MILL (FORMER SPINNING MILL NO 2), grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Darwen Road, not permissioned (520 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 119 m and 121 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL7 9DL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Eagley Terminus | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 4.3 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 430 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Edgworth Medical Centre | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Cohens Chemist | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Bromley Cross Dental Practice | 510 m |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 6.1 km |
| Police station | Astley Bridge Police Station | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Bromley Cross, Bromley Cross | 590 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 6,130 m² | 520 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,050 m² | 430 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Smithills Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km south-west. 19 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smithills Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Clough | Valley | 1.4 km south |
| Mason Clough | Valley | 1.4 km south |
| Gale Clough | Valley | 1.5 km north-west |
| Bradshaw Wood | Wood | 1.7 km east |
| Jumbles Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.0 km north-east |
| Cheetham Close | Hill | 2.6 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 560 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eagley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 740 m | No published inspection |
| High Lawn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sharples School | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m | No published inspection |
| Sharples Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Eagley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Turton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walmsley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagley School House Nursery BL7 9DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Spread Eagle BL7 9DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| St Johns RC Primary BL7 9HT | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| The Bromleys BL7 9DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ku's Special BL7 9BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| EG on the Move BL1 7LR | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| H & M Pub Management Limited BL1 7LG | Retailers - other | 450 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Turton Wines Limited BL7 9JG | Retailers - other | 450 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Sportsman BL7 9JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Retreat Grill Bar Restaurant BL7 9JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| St Andrews Playgroup BL7 9BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Bromley Cross Mini Mart BL7 9HZ | Retailers - other | 470 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Bromley Crust BL7 9HZ | Retailers - other | 470 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Fado's BL7 9HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BL7 9DL: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.