Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1AP.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL2 1AP 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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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BL2 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BL2 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1AP 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00024395 (shared with 7 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 BL2 1AP. 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

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian45.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2025-12)

BL2 1AP 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 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Moorgate Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils1.5 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton

Good438 pupils1.5 km
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Forwards Centre

Good27 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Level Nightclub0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.6 km
  • Bowling Green0.6 km
  • Diversion0.9 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Plo's African Restaurant0.7 km
  • Sake Sushi0.9 km
  • Achari Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station1.0 km
  • LIDL1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Angies Cafe1.0 km
  • Chicago's Pizza1.0 km
  • Wingville0.7 km
  • The Carvery0.9 km
  • Bella Pizza1.0 km
  • + 49 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.8 km
  • Go Local - Primo Convenience1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.8 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.1 km
  • Moses Gate2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Devon Street0.1 km
  • Devon Street0.1 km
  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.1 km