Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AS is a mixed residential area on St Helens Road, 0.3km from Hulton Lane Ends in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL5, BL5 1AS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £303k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00024479 (shared with 16 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 1AS. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,333

Terraced

£ 78,000

1 sales · Mean £ 78,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.6 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.6 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.5 km
  • Hulton Wines0.9 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.2 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hulton Arms0.2 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Darley's0.4 km
  • Hulton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus0.9 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.4 km
  • Pit Stop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.4 km
  • Hag Fold2.4 km
  • Lostock3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brackley Road0.0 km
  • Brackley Road0.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • Rutherford Drive0.2 km
  • Plodder Lane0.2 km