Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.8 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • Hulton Arms0.7 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.7 km
  • Darley's0.7 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Atherton2.2 km
  • Daisy Hill2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivy Cottage0.1 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.1 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.2 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.2 km
  • Newland Drive0.4 km