BL5 1BX is a mixed residential area on Salford Road, 0.7km from Greenheys in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL5 1BX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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.
Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 117.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00024480 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BX.
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 1BX 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. Property prices are trending up 117.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1BX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
4 sales · Mean £ 145,500
school Local Schools
Wharton Primary School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Green Fold School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Watergate Toll0.5 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
- Pine Tree Farm0.5 km
- CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Bob Shop (formerly Needs)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Waffle Kings0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Dun Mare Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.5 km
- Hag Fold3.2 km
- Moses Gate3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Salford Road Recycling Centre0.0 km
- Salford Road Recycling Centre0.1 km
- Brackley Lane0.3 km
- Cutacre Lane0.4 km
- Salford Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51BX · Data under Open Government Licence