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BL1 2LY area guide

Who lives in BL1 2LY, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Central Bolton
Council: Bolton
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 2,383 (2024)

BL1 2LYBolton

At a glance

What BL1 2LY is like

BL1 2LY is a postcode in the Central Bolton neighbourhood of Bolton. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 2,383 people. 20.7% of households own their home, 12.6% rent privately and 65% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 40–44, and 34.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in BL1 sold for a median of £199,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How BL1 2LY compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 41.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore

£199,500

Median over 584 sales in BL1, +7.8% on the year before.

TransportMore

5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 53 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 16 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£28,843

Average a year, before tax — higher than 0% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
41.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
65% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in BL1 is up 7.8% on the year before.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

BL1 2LY FAQs

Is BL1 2LY a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).

How much does a house cost in BL1 2LY?

The median sale price over the last year was £199,500.

Homes in BL1 sold for a median of £199,500 across 584 sales in the year to August 2026, +7.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is BL1 2LY safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around BL1 2LY, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in BL1 2LY?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 40–44, at 9% of residents. 20.7% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (43.6%).

Which council covers BL1 2LY?

BL1 2LY is in Bolton.

BL1 2LY is in Bolton, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is BL1 2LY?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 53 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Bolton Rail Station, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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