Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1HF.

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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 1HF 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 1HF — age 32, 32% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL2 1HF 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.

For renters and young professionals, BL2 1HF 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. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1HF 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 1HF. 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.

school Local Schools

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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.0 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Good491 pupils1.2 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Nevada Roller Rink0.3 km
  • Plo's African Restaurant0.8 km
  • Achari Restaurant0.6 km
  • Glebe Street Cafe0.7 km
  • Haute Dolci0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Taskers Food Bar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • The Food Factory0.9 km
  • Valentino's1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd1.0 km
  • Select Convenience Retail Unit 20.9 km
  • cupcakesbyaisha0.8 km
  • AMMI'S U.K.0.8 km
  • Anisa's Cakery0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Sweet Green Tavern0.6 km
  • The Northern Way1.0 km
  • The Spinning Mule1.0 km
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.9 km
  • Little John0.6 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.6 km
  • Moses Gate2.0 km
  • Farnworth3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Scholey Street0.1 km
  • Scholey Street0.1 km
  • Croft Lane0.2 km
  • Croft Lane0.2 km
  • Lever Street0.3 km