Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

WALWORTH CLOSE, M26 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALWORTH CLOSE, M26 1AR.

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

350

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /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: 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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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

M26 1AR is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

M26 1AR is a mixed residential area on Walworth Close, 0.3km from Stoneclough in Kearsley. Administratively it sits within Kearsley ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00024829 (shared with 12 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 M26 1AR. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 58,200

3 sales · Mean £ 58,066

school Local Schools

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St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley

Outstanding205 pupils0.5 km
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Prestolee Primary School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Spindle Point Primary School

Good227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • DD's Food Bar0.5 km
  • Top Chef1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Horseshoe0.3 km
  • Kwality Hotel Limited0.7 km
  • Market Street Tavern0.5 km
  • The Grapes Hotel0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Saviour0.3 km
  • Patrao1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bramble Cottage Cakes0.2 km
  • JK’s0.2 km
  • Joe's Off Licence0.4 km
  • Your Local Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Bottle & Basket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kearsley0.9 km
  • Farnworth1.8 km
  • Moses Gate2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hulme Road0.1 km
  • Vale Avenue0.1 km
  • Hulme Road0.1 km
  • Fold Road0.2 km
  • Ringley Road (To Define Route)0.2 km