BL2 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 1AS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% 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 21% — 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00024397 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1AS.
331
41
£ 33,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1AS 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
BL2 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1AS. The average age is 41.1. 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 1AS 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Level Nightclub0.7 km
- The Black Horse1.0 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.6 km
- Bowling Green0.7 km
- Diversion0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.7 km
- Nevada Roller Rink0.9 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.6 km
- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- Achari Restaurant0.8 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.9 km
- LIDL0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Wingville0.8 km
- The Carvery1.0 km
- Bella Pizza0.9 km
- BSG Limited Company Speedy Gonzales0.8 km
- Gourmet Garden1.0 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.8 km
- Go Local - Primo Convenience1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Select Convenience Retail Unit 20.7 km
- The Coffee House0.9 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.2 km
- Moses Gate2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Street0.0 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Crawford Street0.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21AS · Data under Open Government Licence