BL2 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rosehill 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.
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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00024376 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1HD.
450
32
£ 33,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1HD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL2 1HD spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1HD. 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.
school Local Schools
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Clarendon Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
St William of York Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 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
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Griffin0.9 km
- Church Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
- Little John0.6 km
- Queen Elizabeth0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Burgers To Love1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Herbs Takeaway1.0 km
- Olympus0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar0.9 km
- Royal Chicken Grill0.8 km
- Spice Hut0.8 km
- Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd0.4 km
- Taskers Food Bar0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.6 km
- Moses Gate2.0 km
- Farnworth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Scholey Street0.1 km
- Scholey Street0.1 km
- Croft Lane0.2 km
- Croft Lane0.3 km
- Lever Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21HD · Data under Open Government Licence