Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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

251

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL5 1DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL5 1DH's 62% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

BL5 1DH is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Hulton Lane Ends in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1DH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00024767 (shared with 9 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 1DH. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.1 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • Hulton Arms0.0 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pit Stop0.2 km
  • Darley's0.2 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.2 km
  • Hag Fold2.2 km
  • Daisy Hill3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rutherford Drive0.0 km
  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • Rutherford Drive0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km