Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

NEWLAND DRIVE, BL5 1DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

397

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Avg Age

45

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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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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £413k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 164.3% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL5, BL5 1DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £413k, up 164.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00024766 (shared with 15 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 1DS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 406,666

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

4 sales · Mean £ 199,250

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.3 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • Hulton Arms0.3 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.5 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 Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold2.0 km
  • Atherton2.0 km
  • Daisy Hill2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Newland Drive0.1 km
  • Newland Drive0.1 km
  • Rutherford Drive0.2 km
  • Dearden's Farm0.3 km
  • Rutherford Drive0.3 km