Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

LADYSHORE WALK, BL2 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYSHORE WALK, BL2 1DA.

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Population

122

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BL2 1DA combines 74% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £217,245 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL2 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ladyshore Walk, 0.4km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL2 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00181463 (shared with 29 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 1DA. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 12%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,995

2 sales · Mean £ 192,995

Detached

£ 241,495

2 sales · Mean £ 241,495

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

BL2 1DA 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.3 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.3 km
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Gaskell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement458 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • M & H News Ltd0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.4 km
  • D P Hamer0.6 km
  • F S Gittins0.6 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.9 km
  • The Highgrove0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.5 km
  • The Cave0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.4 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.4 km
  • Diversion0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Big Ladz Kitchen0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • D L Pilling0.6 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Bolton Ltd0.6 km
  • A&A Snacks0.6 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • Little Lantern0.5 km
  • Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.5 km
  • Ollie's1.0 km
  • Sanshan Rice & Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.3 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.5 km
  • Moses Gate2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ash Street0.1 km
  • Ash Street0.1 km
  • Shiffnall Street0.1 km
  • Shiffnall Street0.2 km
  • Breightmet Street0.2 km