Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BOLTON STREET, BL0 9JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON STREET, BL0 9JA.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL0 9JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BL0 9JA is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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

BL0 9JA is a safe, established residential area on Bolton Street, 0.3km from Tanners in Ramsbottom. Administratively it sits within Ramsbottom ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL0 9JA are sourced from Output Area E00025385 (shared with 4 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 BL0 9JA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,500

6 sales · Mean £ 191,363

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BL0 9JA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom

Good269 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ramsbottom

Outstanding200 pupils0.2 km
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Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.7 km
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Peel Brow School

Good0.8 km
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Hazlehurst Community Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.9 km
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Woodhey High School

Requires Improvement1133 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Warm & Toastie0.3 km
  • Mannings Confectioners0.4 km
  • Peel Brow General Store0.8 km
  • Walmsleys Butchers0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Elephants Trunk Ltd T/A The Major0.0 km
  • Casked Alehouse & Ginporium0.4 km
  • The Grey Mare Inn0.3 km
  • Holcombe Tap0.3 km
  • The Oaks0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Hearts for Homes Coffee & Chill0.4 km
  • Room 540.4 km
  • The Hungry Duck0.4 km
  • Kimji0.3 km
  • Entwistles0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Nova0.4 km
  • Bridge Street Chippy0.4 km
  • Taylors Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Stop Inn0.3 km
  • The Fish & Chip Co0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Railway Pub0.4 km
  • The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink6.2 km
  • Entwistle6.3 km
  • Bromley Cross6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kay Brow0.0 km
  • Kay Brow0.1 km
  • Garnett Street0.2 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km