Astley Bridge Estate Agents

Living in Astley Bridge

Astley Bridge is on the northern side of Bolton, along Blackburn Road as it heads out of town towards Egerton and the moors. Sharples and Bromley Cross are to the north, Moss Bank Park and Smithills to the west, and Bolton town centre is just to the south. It has a Bolton (BL1) postcode.

Today Astley Bridge has a broad mix of homes, from older terraced houses to semi-detached and detached family homes. Blackburn Road is its main street, with shops, cafes, takeaways and pubs.

Schools and getting around

Astley Bridge has a good choice of primary schools, including St Paul's CofE Primary School on Newnham Street, High Lawn Primary School on Holden Avenue, The Oaks Primary School on Sharples Hall Drive, Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School on Mitre Street and Sharples Primary School. Thornleigh Salesian College is a Catholic secondary school in the area, and Sharples School and Turton School are also close by. Buses 1, 534, 535 and 537 run along Blackburn Road, and Bromley Cross and Hall i' th' Wood stations, on the line between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn, are nearby.

Things to do

Moss Bank Park is the local favourite, with woodland and open lawns, a cafe and The Hive, a natural play area for children. From the park, paths lead on to Barrow Bridge and onto the West Pennine Moors, and Jumbles Country Park and Smithills Hall are a short drive away.

Selling a house in Astley Bridge

Astley Bridge has a steady demand from families and first-time buyers who want good schools and easy access to both town and the moors. We can help you show your home at its best. To book a free, no-obligation valuation, call 01706 310171 or email sales@bowmanestatesltd.com.