BL5 1AT is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.3km from Over Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL5, BL5 1AT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00024766 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, BL5 1AT.
397
45
£ 45,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1AT — age 45, 78% ownership, 8% 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 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1AT. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 279,666
Detached
£ 319,950
3 sales · Mean £ 297,650
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Heathfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.1 km
- Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.5 km
- The Fuel Fix0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hulton Arms0.5 km
- Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Darley's0.5 km
- The Over Hulton Tandoori0.5 km
- Pit Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hag Fold2.0 km
- Atherton2.1 km
- Daisy Hill2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dearden's Farm0.0 km
- Dearden's Farm0.1 km
- Newland Drive0.2 km
- Newland Drive0.2 km
- Ivy Cottage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51AT · Data under Open Government Licence