Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL5 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Hulton Lane Ends 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1BS 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 1BS. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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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 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Academy

Good1054 pupils1.5 km
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Essa Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pine Tree Farm0.4 km
  • CH + Co Group Limited at MBDA Lostock0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.7 km
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.8 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hulton Arms0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Darley's0.8 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.8 km
  • Pit Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.1 km
  • Hag Fold2.6 km
  • Daisy Hill3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bates Houses0.3 km
  • Bates Houses0.3 km
  • Watergate Drive0.4 km
  • M61 Nbd (to define route)0.4 km
  • Watergate Drive0.4 km