Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

NEWLAND DRIVE, BL5 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND DRIVE, BL5 1DP.

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

275

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL5 1DP — age 47, 92% 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 down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

BL5 1DP is a mixed residential area on Newland Drive, 0.1km from Hulton in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL5 1DP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00024769 (shared with 7 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 1DP. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 263,500

Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,666

Flat

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Rowan Tree Primary School

Outstanding116 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Milk Maids @ Deardens Farm0.3 km
  • Londis (Motor Fuel Group)0.5 km
  • The Fuel Fix0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Darley's0.4 km
  • The Over Hulton Tandoori0.4 km
  • Pit Stop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • Hulton Arms0.5 km
  • Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.8 km
  • Atherton1.8 km
  • Daisy Hill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Umberton Road0.3 km
  • Umberton Road0.3 km
  • Thirlmere Road0.3 km
  • Newland Drive0.4 km
  • Newland Drive0.4 km