BL7 — BOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BL7 is £320,423, which is 16% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in BL7 cost 11.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BL7 have risen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£488,090	242
Semi-detached	£278,331	179
Terraced	£223,449	255
Flat	£172,167	89
All types	£320,423	815

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BL7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BL7 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Egerton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Turton School	Secondary	Good	mi
Birtenshaw School Bolton	Other	Not inspected	mi
Turton Belmont Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BL7 are 235.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

235.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BL7 is collected by Bolton Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BL7 — BOLTON

Area Summary

BL7 (BOLTON) offers property prices near the national average (£320,423), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (235 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BL7?

The average house price in BL7 (BOLTON) is £320,423, based on 815 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.2% over the past year.

Is BL7 a safe area to live?

Crime in BL7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BL7?

There are 9 schools in or near BL7. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BL7?

Council tax in BL7 is collected by Bolton Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BL7?

The average broadband download speed in BL7 is 235 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BL7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in BL7 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,540.