Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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

BL5 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £765k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £765k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BL5 1AY is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.3km from Over Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL5, BL5 1AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £765k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AY 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 1AY. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 765,000

1 sales · Mean £ 765,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Hunger Hill Stores0.9 km
  • The Fuel Fix1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pit Stop1.0 km
  • Darley's1.0 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hulton Arms1.0 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Atherton2.3 km
  • Daisy Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivy Cottage0.2 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.2 km
  • Punch Lane0.2 km
  • Punch Lane0.2 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.4 km