Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

ST HELENS ROAD, BL5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS ROAD, BL5 1AF.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.

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

BL5 1AF is a mixed residential area on St Helens Road, 0.7km from Hulton Lane Ends in Hunger Hill (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Westhoughton North and Chew Moor ward and the Bolton West constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1AF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.

Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00024765 (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 1AF. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 149,333

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Outstanding452 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.7 km
  • Dainty Treats Ltd0.8 km
  • Hulton Wines0.6 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.6 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.5 km
  • Julie's0.9 km
  • Tavern Fayre0.7 km
  • Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Darley's0.8 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Plus0.6 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.8 km
  • Pit Stop0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold2.7 km
  • Atherton2.8 km
  • Lostock2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Horridge Fold Avenue0.1 km
  • Horridge Fold Avenue0.1 km
  • Plodder Lane0.2 km
  • Plodder Lane0.3 km
  • Sonning Drive0.4 km