Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1BL — age 48, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £355k 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 1BL is a mixed residential area on Salford Road, 0.2km from Hulton Lane Ends in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00024479 (shared with 16 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 1BL. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.1 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.1 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • Hulton Arms0.1 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.2 km
  • Darley's0.2 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.9 km
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.2 km
  • Hag Fold2.3 km
  • Lostock3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Red Lion0.0 km
  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • Rutherford Drive0.1 km
  • Brackley Road0.1 km