BL1 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Halliwell ward and the Bolton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL1 1AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00171673 (shared with 355 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL1 1AR.
283
43
£ 26,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1AR 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
With 64% social renting, BL1 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1AR. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
University Collegiate School
Gaskell Community Primary School
Park School Teaching Service
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Pikes Lane Primary School
The Olive School, Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Grosvenor Casino0.3 km
- Mecca Bingo0.3 km
- Blue Lounge0.9 km
- Naz Balti Kebab House0.8 km
- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.3 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Frurt0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Starlight0.8 km
- Bolton Halwa Centre0.7 km
- Chip N Go0.2 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- AL AQSA HALAL MEAT AND GROCERY1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- M & H News Ltd0.6 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- Alicja Shop0.7 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Level Nightclub0.2 km
- Bolton Ukranian Social Club1.0 km
- The Cave0.5 km
- Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.4 km
- Oasis Club0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.6 km
- The Highgrove0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.5 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.5 km
- Moses Gate3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bolton Market0.1 km
- Temporary Stop0.1 km
- Victoria Square North0.1 km
- Bolton Bus Station0.1 km
- Bolton Bus Station Stand E0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11AR · Data under Open Government Licence