BL1 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.
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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00181470 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL1 1DW.
220
29
£ 33,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1DW 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
At 78% private renter occupancy, BL1 1DW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1DW. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL1 1DW 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
Gaskell Community Primary School
The Olive School, Bolton
University Collegiate School
Park School Teaching Service
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Level Nightclub0.1 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.1 km
- Diversion0.3 km
- Millstone0.2 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.2 km
- Sake Sushi0.4 km
- Signature Training Restaurant0.8 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
- Chip N Go0.4 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.4 km
- Frurt0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 55 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.2 km
- D P Hamer0.4 km
- F S Gittins0.4 km
- Freeze Factory New0.4 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.5 km
- The Highgrove0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.5 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.3 km
- Moses Gate3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Square North0.0 km
- Wood Street0.0 km
- Wood Street0.0 km
- Bolton - Bradshawgate0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11DW · Data under Open Government Licence