BL5 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Brackley Lane, 0.3km from Greenheys in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Hulton ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For serious buyers, BL5 1DQ is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00024480 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKLEY LANE, BL5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKLEY LANE, BL5 1DQ.
273
45
£ 33,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BL5 1DQ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL5 1DQ. 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
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
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BL5 1DQ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wharton Primary School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Green Fold School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
The Orchards Nursery School
Dukesgate Academy
Peel Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Waffle Kings0.5 km
- Pizza Ei8ht0.9 km
- Frannie Ps0.9 km
- Sun Wah0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Pine Tree Farm0.8 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd1.0 km
- Watergate Toll0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Kenyon Residents Association0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Bob Shop (formerly Needs)0.4 km
- Dawns Weigh1.0 km
- Delta Stores & Off Licence0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
- Dun Mare Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.6 km
- Moses Gate3.4 km
- Hag Fold3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brackley Lane0.1 km
- Brackley Lane0.1 km
- Clarke Crescent0.3 km
- Clarke Crescent0.3 km
- Salford Road Recycling Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence