Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL5 1BF.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1BF — age 45, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL5 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Edgefold in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BF 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 1BF. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BL5 1BF 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.

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school Local Schools

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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 Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

539 pupils1.2 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils1.2 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede Academy

Outstanding643 pupils1.3 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Pine Tree Farm0.5 km
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club1.0 km
  • Watergate Toll0.3 km
  • CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shri Jalaram Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.7 km
  • Hag Fold3.2 km
  • Bolton3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • M61 Sbd (to define route)0.2 km
  • M61 Nbd (to define route)0.2 km
  • Watergate Lane0.3 km
  • Watergate Lane0.3 km
  • Salford Road0.4 km