BL2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cecil Street, 0.2km from Mill Hill in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Tonge with the Haulgh ward and the Bolton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL2 1AL is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 BL2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00024395 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL STREET, BL2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL STREET, BL2 1AL.
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37
£ 33,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1AL 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
With 42% social renting, BL2 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 BL2 1AL. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
BL2 1AL 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 Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Moorgate Primary School
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
The Olive School, Bolton
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Gaskell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Level Nightclub0.7 km
- The Black Horse1.0 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.6 km
- Bowling Green0.6 km
- Diversion0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.6 km
- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- Achari Restaurant0.8 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.9 km
- LIDL0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Wingville0.8 km
- The Carvery0.9 km
- Bella Pizza0.9 km
- BSG Limited Company Speedy Gonzales0.8 km
- Gourmet Garden0.9 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.8 km
- Go Local - Primo Convenience0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Select Convenience Retail Unit 20.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre1.0 km
- The Highgrove0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.8 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.1 km
- Moses Gate2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Devon Street0.1 km
- Devon Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21AL · Data under Open Government Licence