The BL2 1AJ postcode is in Bolton, Bolton postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BL2 |
| Ward | Tonge with the Haulgh |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tonge |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Bolton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Tonge with the Haulgh |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bolton North East |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1707 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Pakistani communities / Urban cultural mix / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Mill Hill(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Devon Street(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bolton(0.49 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.22 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL2 1JN (0.19 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgePrimary, Good | 4-11 | BL2 1NZ (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Tonge Moor Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL2 2PF (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Moorgate Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | BL2 2RH (0.61 mi) | Details |
| The Olive School, BoltonPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | BL1 8HT (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Bolton Sixth Form College0, Good | 16-19 | BL3 5BU (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Bolton College0, Good | 16-99 | BL3 5BG (0.87 mi) | Details |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, BoltonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL1 2JL (0.88 mi) | Details |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL3 6HP (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Gaskell Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | BL1 2QG (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Bolton Islamic Girls SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | BL3 2AW (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRADFORD STREET SURGERY(0.15 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bradford street surgeryActive65 bradford street, haulgh, bolton | 01204521061 | BL2 1HT |
| tonge fold health centreActivetonge fold health centre, hilton st, tonge fold, bolton, lancashire | 01204521574 | BL2 6DY |
| octagon medical centreActivelever chambers, ashburner street, bolton | 01204462630 | BL1 1SQ |
| bolton general practiceActivebolton general practice, 2-4 moor lane, bolton | 01204521000 | BL1 4TH |
| halliwell surgery 2Activethe halliwell surgery, lindfield drive,halliwell, bolton, lancashire | 01204523813 | BL1 3RG |
| halliwell surgery 3Activethe halliwell surgery, lindfield drive,halliwell, bolton, lancashire | 01204523716 | BL1 3RG |
| dr rizwan and dr awanActivethe halliwell surgery, lindfield drive, halliwell, bolton | 01204523642 | BL1 3RG |
The population of BL21AJ is 312 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1642), Between 25 to 34 (1425), and Between 45 to 54 (1195).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 138 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 118.
Regarding education, 83 adults have Does not apply, while 32 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (237), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (225).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (126), followed by Christian (90).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (48) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (38), and Small employers and own account workers (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (373), and 175 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1096) and Middle East and Asia (308).