Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL5 1BA combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £800k 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 1BA is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.6km from Overhulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1BA is 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 £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BA 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 1BA. 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

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

school Local Schools

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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre0.6 km
  • Hunger Hill Stores0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercury Motel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosa0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Daisy Hill2.2 km
  • Atherton2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Punch Lane0.0 km
  • Punch Lane0.1 km
  • Brancker Street0.4 km
  • Brancker Street0.4 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.5 km