BL5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Plodder Lane, 0.6km from Hollins in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL5 1AL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 15.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00024480 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AL.
273
45
£ 33,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1AL — age 45, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 280,000
11 sales · Mean £ 273,586
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
BL5 1AL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Green Fold School
Wharton Primary School
Essa Primary School
Essa Academy
The Orchards Nursery School
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shri Jalaram Store0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Pine Tree Farm0.5 km
- Watergate Toll0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.8 km
- Moses Gate3.2 km
- Hag Fold3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Salford Road0.3 km
- Salford Road0.3 km
- Watergate Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51AL · Data under Open Government Licence