BL5 1AA is a mixed residential area on St Helens Road, 0.4km from Hulton Lane Ends in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL5 1AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00024767 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST HELENS ROAD, BL5 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS ROAD, BL5 1AA.
251
51
£ 45,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL5 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 51, BL5 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1AA. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
11 sales · Mean £ 214,359
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Heathfield Primary School
St Bede Academy
Essa Academy
Essa Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.5 km
- Hulton Wines0.8 km
- Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.3 km
- The Fuel Fix0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hulton Arms0.3 km
- Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.0 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Darley's0.5 km
- Hulton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Plus0.8 km
- The Over Hulton Tandoori0.5 km
- Pit Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.5 km
- Hag Fold2.5 km
- Lostock3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Plodder Lane0.1 km
- Brackley Road0.1 km
- Plodder Lane0.1 km
- Brackley Road0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51AA · Data under Open Government Licence