Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

NEWLAND DRIVE, BL5 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND DRIVE, BL5 1DR.

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

275

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BL5 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £304k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL5 1DR is a mixed residential area on Newland Drive, 0.1km from Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1DR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £304k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00024769 (shared with 7 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 1DR. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 361,800

2 sales · Mean £ 361,800

Semi-Detached

£ 197,500

4 sales · Mean £ 216,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.5 km
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Rowan Tree Primary School

Outstanding116 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.4 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • Hulton Arms0.4 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.9 km
  • Atherton1.9 km
  • Daisy Hill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Newland Drive0.2 km
  • Newland Drive0.2 km
  • Umberton Road0.3 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.3 km
  • Umberton Road0.3 km