Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL5 1AD.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL5 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

60% of BL5 1AD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL5 1AD is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Hulton Lane Ends in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00024475 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1AD. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian59.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Outstanding452 pupils1.4 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.4 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.4 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Canadian Charcoal1.0 km
  • Darley's0.8 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Plus0.5 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.8 km
  • Dainty Treats Ltd0.8 km
  • Hulton Wines0.5 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.7 km
  • The Fuel Fix1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.5 km
  • Julie's0.8 km
  • Tavern Fayre0.7 km
  • Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • Hulton Arms0.7 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock2.7 km
  • Hag Fold2.8 km
  • Atherton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Horridge Fold Avenue0.1 km
  • Horridge Fold Avenue0.1 km
  • Plodder Lane0.2 km
  • Sonning Drive0.3 km
  • Plodder Lane0.3 km