Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BE is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.4km from Over Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1BE represents 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 1BE 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 1BE. 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.

school Local Schools

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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils1.3 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosa0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Punch Lane0.1 km
  • Punch Lane0.1 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.3 km
  • Ivy Cottage0.4 km
  • Brancker Street0.5 km