BL1 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Mill Hill in Bolton (Bolton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
Within the BL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00181481 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL1 1HJ.
315
37
£ 33,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1HJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates BL1 1HJ — age 37, 7% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1HJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL1 1HJ 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
The Olive School, Bolton
Gaskell Community Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Park School Teaching Service
University Collegiate School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Level Nightclub0.2 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.1 km
- Diversion0.2 km
- Millstone0.1 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.3 km
- Sake Sushi0.3 km
- Signature Training Restaurant0.9 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Bolton Halwa Centre1.0 km
- Chip N Go0.5 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.5 km
- Frurt0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.3 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 Centre0.4 km
- The Highgrove0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.6 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.2 km
- Moses Gate3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bolton - Churchgate0.0 km
- Princess Street0.0 km
- Wood Street0.0 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Crown Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11HJ · Data under Open Government Licence