Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

BL2 1AT has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

BL2 1AT 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.

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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00024394 (shared with 15 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 1AT. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian42.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 2025-09)

BL2 1AT 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 pupils0.6 km
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Moorgate Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.7 km
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Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Forwards Centre

Good27 pupils1.3 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.4 km
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Leverhulme Community Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.9 km
  • Bowling Green0.4 km
  • Millstone1.0 km
  • The Elephant & Castle1.0 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself1.0 km
  • Plo's African Restaurant0.9 km
  • Arabisque Taboosh0.9 km
  • Glebe Street Cafe0.7 km
  • Haute Dolci0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Angies Cafe0.9 km
  • Chicago's Pizza0.9 km
  • Wingville0.5 km
  • The Carvery0.9 km
  • BSG Limited Company Speedy Gonzales0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bakery on the Lane0.9 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Tonge Moor Mini Market0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Food N Booze0.4 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton1.0 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.0 km
  • Moses Gate2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Radcliffe Road0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Devon Street0.2 km