BL5 1BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Middle Hulton in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL5 1BU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00024480 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL5 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL5 1BU.
273
45
£ 33,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL5 1BU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1BU. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
BL5 1BU has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Green Fold School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Wharton Primary School
Essa Academy
Essa Primary School
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Pine Tree Farm0.2 km
- Watergate Toll0.0 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shri Jalaram Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.5 km
- Hag Fold3.1 km
- Moses Gate3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Salford Road0.0 km
- Salford Road0.1 km
- Watergate Drive0.1 km
- Watergate Drive0.2 km
- Cutacre Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51BU · Data under Open Government Licence