BL1 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deansgate, 0.7km from Mill Hill in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Halliwell ward and the Bolton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL1 1BR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k. 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 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00024440 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEANSGATE, BL1 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEANSGATE, BL1 1BR.
269
36
£ 26,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1BR 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 1BR has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1BR. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
Terraced
£ 234,000
1 sales · Mean £ 234,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL1 1BR 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
The Olive School, Bolton
Gaskell Community Primary School
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Park School Teaching Service
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
University Collegiate School
The Valley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Level Nightclub0.3 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.2 km
- Diversion0.1 km
- Millstone0.0 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.4 km
- Sake Sushi0.3 km
- Signature Training Restaurant0.9 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Chip N Go0.5 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.5 km
- Frurt0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Bella Pizza0.4 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.4 km
- D P Hamer0.5 km
- F S Gittins0.5 km
- Freeze Factory New0.5 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.3 km
- The Highgrove0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.1 km
- Moses Gate3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Crown Street0.0 km
- Bolton - Churchgate0.1 km
- Mealhouse Lane0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Bolton - Manor Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11BR · Data under Open Government Licence