BL1 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hotel Street, 0.8km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% 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. 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 BL1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00181470 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOTEL STREET, BL1 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTEL STREET, BL1 1DB.
220
29
£ 33,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL1 1DB 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
BL1 1DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL1 1DB. The average age is 28.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL1 1DB 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
Gaskell Community Primary School
Park School Teaching Service
The Olive School, Bolton
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
University Collegiate School
Pikes Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
- Mecca Bingo0.5 km
- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.4 km
- + 99 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Frurt0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
- Chip N Go0.4 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.4 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Level Nightclub0.2 km
- Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.9 km
- The Cave0.3 km
- Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.2 km
- Oasis Club1.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- M & H News Ltd0.4 km
- Superdrug0.1 km
- Alicja Shop1.0 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.3 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.4 km
- The Highgrove0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.6 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.3 km
- Moses Gate3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mealhouse Lane0.1 km
- Crown Street0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Princess Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL11DB · Data under Open Government Licence