Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 44.4% year-on-year.

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

BL5 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Plodder Lane, 0.4km from Hulton Lane Ends in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £432k, down 44.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00024479 (shared with 16 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 1AQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

3 sales · Mean £ 410,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.4 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hulton Wines0.8 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.3 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.6 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • Hulton Arms0.3 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.5 km
  • Darley's0.5 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pizza Plus0.8 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.5 km
  • Hag Fold2.5 km
  • Lostock3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Plodder Lane0.1 km
  • Brackley Road0.2 km
  • Brackley Road0.2 km
  • Plodder Lane0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.2 km