Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BL7 postcode area, covering Bolton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£200,094
Median price
£200,000
5-year trend
+454.9%
Total sales
9,422
The BL7 area has 469 individual postcodes with 9,422 registered sales. Prices are +49.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bolton. The five-year price movement is +454.9%.
A historic mill town with a regenerating town centre, affordable housing compared to Manchester and good tram links via the Metrolink.
🚆 Main station
Bolton
⏱️ London commute
~145 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bolton School Boys' Division
With an average of £200,094, BL7 is a mid-range area, +49.6% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 9,422 recorded sales across 469 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BL7 is +454.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BL7 9DY
£145,568 avg · 219 sales
BL7 9DW
£146,702 avg · 182 sales
BL7 9NX
£155,512 avg · 115 sales
BL7 9DN
£192,051 avg · 102 sales
BL7 9GX
£138,244 avg · 98 sales
BL7 9PX
£172,275 avg · 94 sales
BL7 9HQ
£86,653 avg · 88 sales
BL7 9BL
£99,311 avg · 83 sales
BL7 9BU
£76,465 avg · 81 sales
This BL7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BL7 postcode area is £200,094, based on 9,422 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bolton.
Properties in BL7 average £200,094, which is +49.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
BL7 is +49.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 469 postcodes.
Prices in BL7 have moved +454.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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