BL2 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 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 1ET offers 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.
Property: Prices average £525k. 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 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00024376 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, BL2 1ET.
450
32
£ 33,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1ET 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 1ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1ET. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
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
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
University Collegiate School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- cupcakesbyaisha1.0 km
- AMMI'S U.K.1.0 km
- Anisa's Cakery1.0 km
- Apple Thai food1.0 km
- Auntie Jo's Cakes1.0 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Little John0.6 km
- Queen Elizabeth0.7 km
- Level Nightclub0.8 km
- Church Ward Conservative Club0.7 km
- Barristers At The Swan0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co0.4 km
- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.9 km
- Nevada Roller Rink0.5 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.6 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.9 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd0.3 km
- Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
- Chip N Go0.9 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.9 km
- Taskers Food Bar1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- LIDL0.1 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.4 km
- Moses Gate2.2 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Orlando Street0.1 km
- Orlando Street0.1 km
- Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Scholey Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21ET · Data under Open Government Licence