BL2 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orlando Street, 0.2km from Rosehill in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BL2 1DU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.
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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00171693 (shared with 84 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORLANDO STREET, BL2 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORLANDO STREET, BL2 1DU.
399
27
£ 26,400 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1DU 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
BL2 1DU is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1DU. The average age is 26.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Clarendon Primary School
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
University Collegiate School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- cupcakesbyaisha0.9 km
- AMMI'S U.K.0.9 km
- Anisa's Cakery0.9 km
- Apple Thai food0.9 km
- Auntie Jo's Cakes0.9 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Valentino's1.0 km
- Harajuku0.8 km
- La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar0.8 km
- Monkey Express0.8 km
- Nkono0.9 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Griffin0.7 km
- Church Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
- Little John0.5 km
- Oasis Club1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- A Taste Of Home0.9 km
- Bob Inn0.9 km
- Braza0.8 km
- Burgers To Love0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.4 km
- Moses Gate2.2 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Orlando Street0.1 km
- Orlando Street0.1 km
- Scholey Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21DU · Data under Open Government Licence