BL1 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clive Street, 0.6km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL1 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00181481 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIVE STREET, BL1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIVE STREET, BL1 1AP.
315
37
£ 33,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL1 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 7% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1AP. The average age is 37.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL1 1AP has low crime rates — 0 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
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Gaskell Community Primary School
University Collegiate School
The Olive School, Bolton
Park School Teaching Service
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Level Nightclub0.2 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.1 km
- Diversion0.4 km
- Millstone0.3 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.1 km
- Sake Sushi0.5 km
- Signature Training Restaurant0.9 km
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
- Chip N Go0.5 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.5 km
- Frurt0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.2 km
- D P Hamer0.5 km
- F S Gittins0.5 km
- Freeze Factory New0.5 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.6 km
- The Highgrove0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.4 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.3 km
- Moses Gate2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Square0.1 km
- Bolton - Bradshawgate0.1 km
- Nelson Square North0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Breightmet Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11AP · Data under Open Government Licence