Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DB 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 1DB is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Greenheys in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1DB 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.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DB 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 1DB. 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.

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school Local Schools

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Wharton Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 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 Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.5 km
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St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement314 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Watergate Toll0.5 km
  • Pine Tree Farm0.4 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Bob Shop (formerly Needs)0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Waffle Kings0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dun Mare Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.4 km
  • Hag Fold3.2 km
  • Moses Gate3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Salford Road Recycling Centre0.0 km
  • Salford Road Recycling Centre0.1 km
  • Brackley Lane0.3 km
  • Cutacre Lane0.4 km
  • Cutacre Way0.4 km