Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

HORRIDGE FOLD AVENUE, BL5 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORRIDGE FOLD AVENUE, BL5 1AE.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BL5 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL5 1AE is a mixed residential area on Horridge Fold Avenue, 0.8km from Knutshaw Bridge in Hunger Hill (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Westhoughton North and Chew Moor ward and the Bolton West constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1AE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.

Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00024765 (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 1AE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

5 sales · Mean £ 237,100

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Outstanding452 pupils1.3 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.4 km
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Ladybridge High School

Good1032 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Shell Beaumont1.0 km
  • Bibi's Baklava0.9 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.8 km
  • Dainty Treats Ltd0.7 km
  • Hulton Wines0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Three Pigeons0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Hulton Arms0.8 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bolton Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.6 km
  • Julie's0.8 km
  • Sutton Estate Community Centre0.9 km
  • Tavern Fayre0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Darley's0.9 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Plus0.5 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.9 km
  • Pit Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock2.6 km
  • Hag Fold2.8 km
  • Atherton2.9 km

Bus Stops

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