Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

DUNLIN CLOSE, BL2 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNLIN CLOSE, BL2 1EW.

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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 1EW 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL2 1EW spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunlin Close, 0.3km from Springfield in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Great Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BL2 1EW 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 1EW 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 1EW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Good459 pupils1.0 km
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Clarendon Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Good491 pupils1.4 km
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University Collegiate School

Inadequate394 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • cupcakesbyaisha1.0 km
  • AMMI'S U.K.1.0 km
  • Anisa's Cakery1.0 km
  • Apple Thai food1.0 km
  • Auntie Jo's Cakes1.0 km
  • + 65 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.9 km
  • The Griffin0.8 km
  • Church Ward Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Little John0.7 km
  • Queen Elizabeth0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Braza0.9 km
  • Burgers To Love0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Olympus0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar1.0 km
  • Royal Chicken Grill0.7 km
  • Spice Hut0.7 km
  • Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd0.4 km
  • Taskers Food Bar0.9 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highgrove0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bolton0.5 km
  • Moses Gate2.1 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Scholey Street0.1 km
  • Scholey Street0.1 km
  • Orlando Street0.2 km
  • Orlando Street0.2 km
  • Orlando Street (to define route)0.2 km