BL2 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollins Drive, 0.2km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL2 1DH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00024400 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLINS DRIVE, BL2 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINS DRIVE, BL2 1DH.
308
43
£ 33,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1DH 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in BL2 1DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1DH. The average age is 42.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 263,495
35 sales · Mean £ 256,224
Semi-Detached
£ 186,495
9 sales · Mean £ 186,217
Terraced
£ 73,200
29 sales · Mean £ 117,384
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL2 1DH 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
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
University Collegiate School
Clarendon Primary School
Moorgate Primary School
The Olive School, Bolton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Level Nightclub0.5 km
- Bolton Socialist Club0.5 km
- Diversion0.8 km
- Millstone0.7 km
- Sweet Green Tavern0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nevada Roller Rink0.7 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.3 km
- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Bolton Halwa Centre0.9 km
- Chip N Go0.8 km
- Shimas Rice n Oodles0.8 km
- Frurt1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd0.5 km
- D P Hamer0.8 km
- F S Gittins0.8 km
- Freeze Factory New0.8 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.3 km
- Moses Gate2.5 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Street0.1 km
- Ash Street0.1 km
- Slip Road (Nbd - to def rte)0.1 km
- Slip Road (Sbd - to def rte)0.2 km
- Grosvenor Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21DH · Data under Open Government Licence