Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL5 1BU.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils1.3 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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Wharton Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.3 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.5 km

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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
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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