Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL5 1BB is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.6km from Chequerbent in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1BB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BB 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 1BB. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

school Local Schools

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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre0.3 km
  • Hunger Hill Stores0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercury Motel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosa0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Daisy Hill2.0 km
  • Westhoughton2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brancker Street0.0 km
  • Brancker Street0.1 km
  • Punch Lane0.4 km
  • Punch Lane0.4 km
  • M610.5 km