Astley Bridge

Astley Bridge is one of 20 wards in Bolton, home to 15,432 people in 6,531 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £196,250 over the past two years, 7% below the Bolton median. On average 21% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 16% above the Bolton average.

Ward E05014818 · 348 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

15,432residentsCensus 2021

£196kmedian sale price416 sales, 24 months

21%green within 500 mpostcode average

95%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Astley Bridge in BoltonPostcodes in Astley Bridge highlighted; the rest of Bolton in grey

Map of Bolton with Astley Bridge highlighted

People and homes.

15,432 residents in 6,531 households, next to the Bolton average.

17%

aged 15–29

19%

aged 65 and over

70%

owner-occupied homes

17%

privately rented

13%

socially rented

10%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Astley Bridge and Bolton.

Astley BridgeBolton

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Astley Bridge with a published hygiene rating.

77rated food businessesin total

75%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bolton: 76%

4rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)