Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

133

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL2 1AR 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in BL2 1AR — 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.

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

BL2 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton North East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL2 1AR 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton. Full-time employment stands at 20% — 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00181499 (shared with 8 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 1AR. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.4%
Asian / British Asian48.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BL2 1AR 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 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Moorgate Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.3 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.4 km
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Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Bolton Centre1.0 km
  • The Highgrove0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Superdrug0.7 km
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.5 km
  • D P Hamer0.8 km
  • F S Gittins0.8 km
  • Freeze Factory New0.8 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.4 km
  • The Cave0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.5 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.5 km
  • Bowling Green1.0 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Big Ladz Kitchen0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • D L Pilling0.8 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Bolton Ltd0.8 km
  • A&A Snacks0.8 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • Little Lantern0.4 km
  • Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.7 km
  • Sanshan Rice & Noodle Bar0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.4 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.5 km
  • Moses Gate2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Slip Road (Nbd - to def rte)0.1 km
  • Slip Road (Sbd - to def rte)0.1 km
  • Ash Street0.2 km
  • Chadwick Street0.2 km
  • Ash Street0.2 km