Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

SALFORD ROAD, BL5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1BZ — age 45, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Salford Road, 0.5km from Greenheys in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1BZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Detached

£ 187,995

1 sales · Mean £ 187,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BL5 1BZ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Wharton Primary School

Good395 pupils0.5 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement314 pupils1.2 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils1.5 km
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Peel Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement451 pupils1.6 km
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Dukesgate Academy

Good222 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Waffle Kings0.6 km
  • Pizza Ei8ht0.9 km
  • Sun Wah0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Pine Tree Farm0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.9 km
  • Watergate Toll0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Kenyon Residents Association1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Bob Shop (formerly Needs)0.5 km
  • Delta Stores & Off Licence0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Dun Mare Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.5 km
  • Hag Fold3.3 km
  • Moses Gate3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brackley Lane0.0 km
  • Brackley Lane0.1 km
  • Salford Road Recycling Centre0.3 km
  • Salford Road Recycling Centre0.3 km
  • Clarke Crescent0.3 km