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About Barrow Bridge
Barrow Bridge is a small settlement located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, within Greater Manchester, England. It lies just south of the town of Wigan and is part of the BL1 postcode area. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses, and is situated close to the River Douglas. The name derives from a historic bridge that once carried a local road over the river, though the original structure has since been replaced. The surrounding landscape is largely flat and rural, with open fields and scattered woodland. Barrow Bridge is well connected by road, with the A580 East Lancashire Road running nearby, providing access to nearby towns and cities. It remains a quiet, community-focused area with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Barrow Bridge
There are 165 schools in and around Barrow Bridge. Oxford Grove Primary School, The Valley Community Primary School and Eden Boys' School, Bolton are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Barrow Bridge
The average property price is £205K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £122K.
Deprivation and Employment in Barrow Bridge
Barrow Bridge sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Barrow Bridge
There are 53 GP surgeries within three miles of Barrow Bridge, the nearest being Heaton Medical Centre (0.8 miles away).
Local Data for Barrow Bridge
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Property Prices 8,841 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the BL1 postcode area.
Household Income in Barrow Bridge ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barrow Bridge is approximately £39,700 a year before tax, 28% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £30,361. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £30,361.
Businesses in Barrow Bridge ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,214 active businesses based in Barrow Bridge, around 46 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 51 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Barrow Bridge IMD 2025
Barrow Bridge sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barrow Bridge
Of the 27,870 households in and around Barrow Bridge, 57% are owned, 22% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barrow Bridge.