Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

RUTHERFORD DRIVE, BL5 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERFORD DRIVE, BL5 1DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

401

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

BL5 1DL is a mixed residential area on Rutherford Drive, 0.3km from Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1DL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00024768 (shared with 11 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 1DL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,200

9 sales · Mean £ 221,016

Terraced

£ 235,500

2 sales · Mean £ 235,500

Detached

£ 278,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Rowan Tree Primary School

Outstanding116 pupils1.4 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.4 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Darley's0.2 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.2 km
  • Pit Stop0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hulton Arms0.4 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton1.8 km
  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Daisy Hill3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Umberton Road0.1 km
  • Umberton Road0.1 km
  • Thirlmere Road0.2 km
  • Thirlmere Road0.3 km
  • Fletcher Street0.3 km