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.
MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ES.
450
32
£ 33,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Clarendon Primary School
University Collegiate School
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton Muslim Girls School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BL21ES · Data under Open Government Licence