BL1 1JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Halliwell ward and the Bolton North East constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
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 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00171673 (shared with 355 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL1 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL1 1JU.
283
43
£ 26,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1JU 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
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in BL1 1JU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1JU. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL1 1JU 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
Gaskell Community Primary School
Park School Teaching Service
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
University Collegiate School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
The Olive School, Bolton
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
Pikes Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
- Mecca Bingo0.5 km
- Blue Lounge1.0 km
- Naz Balti Kebab House0.9 km
- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.3 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Frurt0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Starlight0.9 km
- Bolton Halwa Centre0.8 km
- Chip N Go0.3 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- AL AQSA HALAL MEAT AND GROCERY0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- M & H News Ltd0.4 km
- Superdrug0.2 km
- Alicja Shop0.9 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Level Nightclub0.3 km
- The Cave0.3 km
- Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.4 km
- Oasis Club0.9 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.4 km
- The Highgrove0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.4 km
- Moses Gate3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Howell Croft North0.0 km
- Victoria Square North0.0 km
- Howell Croft North0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Bolton Post Office0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11JU · Data under Open Government Licence