Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL2 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AU 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

BL2 1AU 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.

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

BL2 1AU 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 1AU 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.

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 1AU 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 1AU. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.0 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Good491 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 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
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Man and Scythe0.9 km
  • Barristers At The Swan1.0 km
  • Hogarths1.0 km
  • Kahiki Hideout1.0 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Big Ladz Kitchen1.0 km
  • D L Pilling1.0 km
  • A & J's Cafe0.9 km
  • Slice and Dice0.9 km
  • Taste of Greece1.0 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Little Lantern0.9 km
  • Octagon Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Pop Star0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.2 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