BL5 1BW 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 families considering a move, BL5 1BW represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 41.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00024479 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BW.
247
48
£ 33,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
BL5 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% 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. Property prices are trending up 41.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,500
8 sales · Mean £ 158,937
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Heathfield Primary School
Essa Academy
Essa Primary School
St Bede Academy
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Watergate Toll0.9 km
- Pine Tree Farm0.8 km
- Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.4 km
- The Fuel Fix0.6 km
- Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hulton Arms0.5 km
- Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pit Stop0.5 km
- Darley's0.5 km
- The Over Hulton Tandoori0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.3 km
- Hag Fold2.5 km
- Lostock3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Umberton Farm0.0 km
- Umberton Farm0.0 km
- Bates Houses0.2 km
- Bates Houses0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51BW · Data under Open Government Licence