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.
PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL5 1AN.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 222,500
4 sales · Mean £ 246,250
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Heathfield Primary School
Essa Academy
Essa Primary School
St Bede Academy
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Lion0.7 km
- Morris Dancers1.0 km
- Hulton Arms0.8 km
- Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BL51AN · Data under Open Government Licence