Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AU.

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

397

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £372k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.3% year-on-year.

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

BL5 1AU is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.2km from Over Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1AU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £372k, down 36.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00024766 (shared with 15 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 1AU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 282,499

4 sales · Mean £ 279,374

Semi-Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

Terraced

£ 243,000

3 sales · Mean £ 252,666

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.6 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • Hulton Arms0.5 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.6 km
  • Darley's0.6 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold2.0 km
  • Atherton2.2 km
  • Daisy Hill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dearden's Farm0.0 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.0 km
  • Newland Drive0.2 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.2 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.3 km