BL2 1DW 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.
For renters and young professionals, BL2 1DW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00181463 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1DW.
122
30
£ 33,000 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL2 1DW is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL2 1DW 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 Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
University Collegiate School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Clarendon Primary School
Moorgate Primary School
The Olive School, Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Level Nightclub0.5 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.5 km
- Diversion0.7 km
- Millstone0.6 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nevada Roller Rink0.8 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.3 km
- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Bolton Halwa Centre1.0 km
- Chip N Go0.7 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.7 km
- Frurt0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.5 km
- D P Hamer0.7 km
- F S Gittins0.7 km
- Freeze Factory New0.7 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre1.0 km
- The Highgrove0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.3 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.5 km
- Moses Gate2.5 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
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Postcode Profile: BL21DW · Data under Open Government Licence