Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL5 1AZ.

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

No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1AZ — age 45, 78% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AZ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Over Hulton 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Hunger Hill Stores0.9 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Punch Lane0.2 km
  • Punch Lane0.2 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.2 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.3 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.5 km