BL2 1HF 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 1HF 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. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00024376 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL2 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL2 1HF.
450
32
£ 33,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL2 1HF 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
No single demographic signal dominates BL2 1HF — age 32, 32% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL2 1HF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Clarendon Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
St William of York Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Nevada Roller Rink0.3 km
- Plo's African Restaurant0.8 km
- Achari Restaurant0.6 km
- Glebe Street Cafe0.7 km
- Haute Dolci0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons Dawes Service Station0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Taskers Food Bar0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- The Food Factory0.9 km
- Valentino's1.0 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd1.0 km
- Select Convenience Retail Unit 20.9 km
- cupcakesbyaisha0.8 km
- AMMI'S U.K.0.8 km
- Anisa's Cakery0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Sweet Green Tavern0.6 km
- The Northern Way1.0 km
- The Spinning Mule1.0 km
- Bolton Ukranian Social Club0.9 km
- Little John0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highgrove0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton0.6 km
- Moses Gate2.0 km
- Farnworth3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Scholey Street0.1 km
- Scholey Street0.1 km
- Croft Lane0.2 km
- Croft Lane0.2 km
- Lever Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL21HF · Data under Open Government Licence