Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AN.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BL5 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL5 1AN is a mixed residential area on Plodder Lane, 0.2km from Middle Hulton in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For serious buyers, BL5 1AN is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £302k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00024480 (shared with 37 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 1AN. 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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 222,500

4 sales · Mean £ 246,250

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils0.8 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.0 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.1 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Watergate Toll0.8 km
  • Pine Tree Farm0.9 km
  • CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Essa Primary1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hulton Wines0.9 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • St Helens Road Convenience Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Morris Dancers1.0 km
  • Hulton Arms0.8 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.9 km
  • Darley's0.9 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus0.9 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.7 km
  • Hag Fold3.0 km
  • Bolton3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Watergate Lane0.4 km
  • Watergate Lane0.4 km
  • Bates Houses0.5 km
  • Umberton Farm0.5 km
  • Bates Houses0.5 km