Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

NELSON SQUARE, BL1 1JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON SQUARE, BL1 1JT.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL1 1JT 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, BL1 1JT 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL1 1JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nelson Square, 0.6km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BL1 1JT offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00181470 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1JT. 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

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BL1 1JT 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.

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school Local Schools

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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.0 km
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Gaskell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement458 pupils1.0 km
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Park School Teaching Service

Good8 pupils1.1 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Level Nightclub0.1 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.1 km
  • Diversion0.3 km
  • Millstone0.3 km
  • Sweet Green Tavern0.4 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Plo's African Restaurant0.1 km
  • Sake Sushi0.5 km
  • Signature Training Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Bolton Halwa Centre0.8 km
  • Chip N Go0.4 km
  • Shimas Rice n Oodles0.4 km
  • Frurt0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.1 km
  • D P Hamer0.4 km
  • F S Gittins0.4 km
  • Freeze Factory New0.4 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

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’ Wood2.4 km
  • Moses Gate2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Square0.0 km
  • Bolton - Bradshawgate0.0 km
  • Nelson Square North0.0 km
  • Bradshawgate0.1 km
  • Johnson Street0.1 km