Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

ORLANDO STREET, BL2 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORLANDO STREET, BL2 1DU.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 26,400 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL2 1DU 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

BL2 1DU is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

BL2 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orlando Street, 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 1DU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00171693 (shared with 84 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 1DU. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.0 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.1 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
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Bolton Muslim Girls School

Requires Improvement663 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 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
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Valentino's1.0 km
  • Harajuku0.8 km
  • La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar0.8 km
  • Monkey Express0.8 km
  • Nkono0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.7 km
  • Church Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Little John0.5 km
  • Oasis Club1.0 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • A Taste Of Home0.9 km
  • Bob Inn0.9 km
  • Braza0.8 km
  • Burgers To Love0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • + 6 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’ Wood3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.1 km
  • Orlando Street0.1 km
  • Orlando Street0.1 km
  • Scholey Street0.1 km