BL2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lecturers Closes in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL2 1BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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 BL2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00024574 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1BE.
254
38
£ 26,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1BE 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 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1BE. The average age is 37.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL2 1BE 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
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
University Collegiate School
Clarendon Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Gaskell Community Primary School
Pikes Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Admiral Casino0.3 km
- Charlies cheeses0.5 km
- Chillzone@Browns0.5 km
- Deane Mini Market0.9 km
- European General Food Store0.9 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Hen & Chickens0.7 km
- Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Griffin0.3 km
- Church Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
- Little John0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- A Taste Of Home0.5 km
- Afghan Cuisine "N" Grill1.0 km
- Bob Inn0.5 km
- Braza0.4 km
- Burgers To Love0.3 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Camel One Original Ltd1.0 km
- Chocoberry0.9 km
- Harajuku0.6 km
- HM Pasties Limited0.8 km
- La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre0.9 km
- The Highgrove0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.1 km
- Moses Gate2.7 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bolton Rail Station0.0 km
- Bolton Rail Station0.0 km
- Interchange Access0.0 km
- Bolton Interchange0.0 km
- Interchange Access0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21BE · Data under Open Government Licence