BL2 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Radcliffe Road, 0.2km from Mill Hill in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Tonge with the Haulgh ward and the Bolton North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BL2 1AW offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.2% year-on-year. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00024394 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RADCLIFFE ROAD, BL2 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADCLIFFE ROAD, BL2 1AW.
280
34
£ 33,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1AW 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
55% of BL2 1AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1AW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
5 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
BL2 1AW 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Forwards Centre
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Level Nightclub0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.9 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.7 km
- Bowling Green0.5 km
- Diversion0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.8 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.7 km
- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- Achari Restaurant1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Angies Cafe0.9 km
- Chicago's Pizza0.9 km
- Wingville0.7 km
- The Carvery0.9 km
- BSG Limited Company Speedy Gonzales0.7 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Bakery on the Lane1.0 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Tonge Moor Mini Market1.0 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.9 km
- Go Local - Primo Convenience1.0 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.9 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.1 km
- Moses Gate2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
- Devon Street0.1 km
- Devon Street0.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21AW · Data under Open Government Licence