Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DS 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

BL2 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BL2 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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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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 1DS 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 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.1 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.4 km
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Bolton Muslim Girls School

Requires Improvement663 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cake and Decorate1.0 km
  • BM Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Choice Cuts0.9 km
  • + 65 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.8 km
  • Barristers At The Swan0.8 km
  • Hogarths0.8 km
  • Kahiki Hideout0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Big Ladz Kitchen0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • D L Pilling0.9 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Bolton Ltd0.9 km
  • A & J's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
  • Little Lantern0.7 km
  • Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.8 km
  • Sanshan Rice & Noodle Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.3 km
  • Moses Gate2.3 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Orlando Street0.1 km
  • Orlando Street0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Street0.1 km
  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.2 km
  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.2 km