The postcode area is located in the Bolton, Bolton postcode town, in the North West, England region.
The BL1 postcode area, located in Bolton, England, is in the North West region of England. This particular postcode covers areas including Bolton, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton, Lostock, Deane, as well as parts of the Westhoughton area. Its rich urban fabric is woven with an array of amenities including shopping centers, schools, hospitals, recreational parks, and religious centers. It serves as a hub for retail and is particularly known for Crompton Place Shopping Centre.
Geographically, BL1 sits amidst diverse landscapes including hills, valleys, forests, and water bodies. Wilderswood and Walker Fold Woods offer captivating natural scapes. Notably, two major rivers, the River Tonge and River Croal, flow through BL1, adding to the area's natural charm.
Transportation is highly efficient in the BL1 postcode area. It is served by a network of local bus services linking it to the surrounding areas. Major roads like A58, which links to Leeds, and A666, which connects to the M61 motorway, cross through BL1, providing excellent road connectivity. Bolton Railway Station, located in this area, offers direct connections to cities like Manchester, Blackpool, and Birmingham. Besides, Manchester International Airport is within an hour's drive, catering to the international travel needs.
Overall, BL1 is a well-connected postcode area with an array of amenities and a charming blend of urban life and natural beauty, making it a lovely place for both residents and visitors.
a big area of BL1 postcode district describes a diverse community with residents from both the EU and the UK, and a mix of ethnicities.
Residents:
Overall: A Major part of this postcode area represents a diverse community with people from various backgrounds. While education levels are lower than average, residents enjoy a mix of housing options and diverse cultures.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Astley Bridge, Crompton, Great Lever, Halliwell, Heaton and Lostock, Smithills, Tonge with the Haulgh electoral wards.
The population of BL1 postcode area is 68,741. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 39,420, followed by Indian, with a total of 10,220. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (27,981), followed by Muslim (19,826).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (12,996), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (10,393).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (17,980), while 11,429 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 15,639 adults have Level 4 education, while 8,415 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (21812), Between 35 to 44 (13917), and Between 25 to 34 (13669).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (8,880) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (7,751), and Routine occupations (7,640).
There are total 9 postcode sectors present in the BL1 (listed below). The postcode BL1 has a total of 3131 postcodes.
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Area | BL1 |
Ward | Astley Bridge Crompton Great Lever Halliwell Heaton and Lostock Smithills Tonge with the Haulgh |
LTLA22 | Bolton |
UTLA22 | Bolton |
Region | North West |
Country | England |
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House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £393,500.00 | £290,000.00 - £497,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £99,250.00 | £94,000.00 - £104,500.00 | 2 |
Other | £1,000.00 | £1,000.00 - £1,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £207,500.00 | £135,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £112,333.33 | £85,500.00 - £139,500.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £325,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £121,200.00 | £67,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 5 |
Other | £387,916.67 | £97,500.00 - £680,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £195,928.57 | £140,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £103,763.89 | £35,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 21 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £545,416.67 | £425,000.00 - £867,500.00 | 4 |
Flat | £191,777.78 | £82,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 9 |
Other | £130,000.00 | £130,000.00 - £130,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £281,861.11 | £199,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £147,028.85 | £78,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 21 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £433,125.00 | £155,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £94,000.00 | £70,000.00 - £117,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £164,250.00 | £148,000.00 - £189,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £117,909.09 | £80,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £285,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £73,550.00 | £35,000.00 - £98,000.00 | 5 |
Other | £292,000.00 | £292,000.00 - £292,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £217,222.22 | £131,500.00 - £350,000.00 | 15 |
Terraced | £131,428.57 | £70,000.00 - £368,500.00 | 21 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £499,166.67 | £100,000.00 - £810,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £137,870.00 | £63,700.00 - £275,000.00 | 10 |
Other | £202,562.50 | £250.00 - £350,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £227,301.92 | £120,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 17 |
Terraced | £114,237.50 | £70,000.00 - £152,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £381,500.00 | £250,000.00 - £710,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £174,000.00 | £103,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £709,500.00 | £19,000.00 - £1,400,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £280,687.50 | £145,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £144,975.72 | £50,000.00 - £255,000.00 | 27 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £402,321.43 | £300,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £124,724.77 | £58,076.00 - £460,000.00 | 22 |
Other | £338,750.00 | £77,500.00 - £600,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £265,413.06 | £58,076.00 - £490,000.00 | 26 |
Terraced | £117,898.01 | £58,076.00 - £215,000.00 | 49 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £399,375.00 | £300,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £113,416.67 | £62,500.00 - £195,000.00 | 6 |
Other | £276,028.57 | £16,000.00 - £660,000.00 | 8 |
Semi-Detached | £251,529.76 | £90,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £122,208.52 | £57,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 49 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £507,541.67 | £264,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 12 |
Flat | £153,472.22 | £65,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 18 |
Other | £412,699.19 | £599.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 12 |
Semi-Detached | £253,562.50 | £102,000.00 - £425,000.00 | 31 |
Terraced | £143,718.66 | £47,500.00 - £335,000.00 | 58 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £461,510.42 | £207,000.00 - £985,000.00 | 11 |
Flat | £98,161.11 | £72,500.00 - £188,500.00 | 18 |
Other | £1,413,293.33 | £69,500.00 - £3,076,479.00 | 14 |
Semi-Detached | £215,491.67 | £107,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 29 |
Terraced | £124,098.52 | £60,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 43 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £388,229.17 | £125,000.00 - £637,500.00 | 7 |
Flat | £143,600.00 | £101,000.00 - £232,000.00 | 5 |
Other | £2,406,925.62 | £120,000.00 - £18,134,405.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £234,708.33 | £160,000.00 - £464,000.00 | 21 |
Terraced | £154,257.62 | £70,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 45 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £443,747.22 | £169,950.00 - £610,000.00 | 11 |
Flat | £120,850.00 | £60,000.00 - £190,000.00 | 9 |
Other | £448,525.00 | £62,500.00 - £1,365,000.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £279,366.67 | £159,500.00 - £581,000.00 | 19 |
Terraced | £128,752.57 | £38,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 42 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £657,079.17 | £225,000.00 - £2,100,000.00 | 10 |
Flat | £82,368.75 | £52,000.00 - £105,000.00 | 8 |
Other | £125,000.00 | £100,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £222,789.83 | £97,614.00 - £530,000.00 | 19 |
Terraced | £129,285.77 | £62,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 31 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £595,677.08 | £287,500.00 - £715,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £92,200.00 | £56,500.00 - £160,000.00 | 10 |
Other | £95,750.00 | £750.00 - £282,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £192,974.69 | £126,500.00 - £330,000.00 | 13 |
Terraced | £132,955.00 | £46,000.00 - £590,000.00 | 20 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £436,312.50 | £195,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £105,000.00 | £52,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £93,383.33 | £800.00 - £227,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £235,205.13 | £135,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 16 |
Terraced | £164,923.67 | £37,000.00 - £725,000.00 | 38 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £435,975.00 | £210,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £98,787.50 | £40,000.00 - £149,950.00 | 12 |
Other | £33,947.50 | £485.00 - £200,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £209,825.00 | £145,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 12 |
Terraced | £145,581.35 | £48,400.00 - £340,000.00 | 39 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £403,250.00 | £182,500.00 - £905,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £145,263.33 | £49,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 16 |
Other | £251,083.33 | £145,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £205,139.10 | £80,000.00 - £572,000.00 | 16 |
Terraced | £124,464.29 | £51,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 30 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £282,500.00 | £230,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £108,464.29 | £61,500.00 - £161,000.00 | 14 |
Other | £359,000.00 | £102,000.00 - £584,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £215,062.50 | £65,000.00 - £380,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £128,513.89 | £60,000.00 - £295,000.00 | 28 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Brownlow Fold Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 235 | 3-11 | BL13DX |
Church Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 452 | 3-11 | BL15RU |
Devonshire Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 420 | 4-11 | BL14ND |
Gaskell Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 458 | 3-11 | BL12QG |
High Lawn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 485 | 2-11 | BL17EX |
Johnson Fold Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 241 | 2-11 | BL15UG |
Markland Hill Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 316 | 4-11 | BL15EJ |
Oxford Grove Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 448 | 3-11 | BL13EJ |
Sharples Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 241 | 3-11 | BL18RU |
The Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 218 | 5-11 | BL17HS |
Gilnow Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 209 | 3-11 | BL14LG |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, BoltonPrimary, Good | 438 | 3-11 | BL12JL |
Thomasson Memorial SchoolSpecial, Good | 79 | 2-16 | BL14PJ |
St Thomas C of E Primary School, HalliwellPrimary, Good | 360 | 3-11 | BL13JB |
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 205 | 5-11 | BL16QJ |
St Thomas of Canterbury RC SchoolPrimary, Good | 404 | 4-11 | BL15LH |
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, BoltonPrimary, Good | 216 | 3-11 | BL13EJ |
Thornleigh Salesian CollegeSecondary, Good | 1624 | 11-18 | BL16PQ |
Eden Boys' School BoltonSecondary, Outstanding | 617 | 11-18 | BL13QE |
The Valley Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 520 | 2-11 | BL18JG |
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley BridgePrimary, Outstanding | 261 | 2-11 | BL18QA |
Smithills SchoolSecondary, Good | 1032 | 11-16 | BL16JS |
Sharples SchoolSecondary, Good | 1166 | 11-16 | BL18SN |
Park School Teaching ServicePRU, Good | 8 | 11-16 | BL14QR |
Youth Challenge PruPRU, Outstanding | 61 | 5-16 | BL16JT |
The Olive School, BoltonPrimary, Outstanding | 425 | 4-11 | BL18HT |
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 213 | 4-11 | BL16LA |