Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ES.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL2 1ES 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL2 1ES — age 32, 32% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 79.6% year-on-year.

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

BL2 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 0.2km 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 — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.

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 £377k, up 79.6% year-on-year. 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00024376 (shared with 35 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 1ES. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian44.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

BL2 1ES 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 offences1

school Local Schools

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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.0 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.3 km
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Bolton Muslim Girls School

Requires Improvement663 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cake and Decorate1.0 km
  • Alicja Shop1.0 km
  • BM Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.8 km
  • Barristers At The Swan0.8 km
  • Hogarths0.8 km
  • Kahiki Hideout0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Big Ladz Kitchen0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • D L Pilling0.8 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Bolton Ltd0.9 km
  • A & J's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
  • Little Lantern0.8 km
  • Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.8 km
  • Sanshan Rice & Noodle Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.0 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)0.1 km
  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km