BL2 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL2 1AZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00024574 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1AZ.
254
38
£ 26,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1AZ 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in BL2 1AZ — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1AZ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AZ 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 Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
University Collegiate School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Gaskell Community Primary School
Clarendon Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Park School Teaching Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- M & H News Ltd0.8 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.2 km
- D P Hamer0.5 km
- F S Gittins0.5 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.8 km
- The Highgrove0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.7 km
- The Cave0.7 km
- Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.4 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.3 km
- Diversion0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Big Ladz Kitchen0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- D L Pilling0.5 km
- Heavenly Desserts Bolton Ltd0.5 km
- A&A Snacks0.5 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.3 km
- Little Lantern0.6 km
- Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.4 km
- Ollie's0.8 km
- Sanshan Rice & Noodle Bar0.5 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.2 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.5 km
- Moses Gate2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Breightmet Street0.0 km
- Shiffnall Street0.0 km
- Shiffnall Street0.0 km
- Johnson Street0.1 km
- Bolton Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence