Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

HOLLINS DRIVE, BL2 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINS DRIVE, BL2 1DH.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL2 1DH 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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4/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in BL2 1DH — 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. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.

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

BL2 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollins Drive, 0.2km 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 1DH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% 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 24% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00024400 (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 1DH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.2%
Asian / British Asian37.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 263,495

35 sales · Mean £ 256,224

Semi-Detached

£ 186,495

9 sales · Mean £ 186,217

Terraced

£ 73,200

29 sales · Mean £ 117,384

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

BL2 1DH 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 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.2 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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Moorgate Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.4 km
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The Olive School, Bolton

Outstanding425 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Level Nightclub0.5 km
  • Bolton Socialist Club0.5 km
  • Diversion0.8 km
  • Millstone0.7 km
  • Sweet Green Tavern0.3 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Nevada Roller Rink0.7 km
  • Plo's African Restaurant0.3 km
  • Sake Sushi0.9 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
  • Chip N Go0.8 km
  • Shimas Rice n Oodles0.8 km
  • Frurt1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.5 km
  • D P Hamer0.8 km
  • F S Gittins0.8 km
  • Freeze Factory New0.8 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Ash Street0.1 km
  • Ash Street0.1 km
  • Slip Road (Nbd - to def rte)0.1 km
  • Slip Road (Sbd - to def rte)0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Street0.2 km