Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL6 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL6 4AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL6 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BL6 4AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BL6 4AJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.7km from Lostock Hall Fold in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Horwich North East ward and the Bolton West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL6, BL6 4AJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00024718 (shared with 15 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 BL6 4AJ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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school Local Schools

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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils1.2 km
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Lostock Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.6 km
  • Broadgate Farm1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beehive0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • FVWL Football Ltd0.8 km
  • Medirest Healthcare Compass Group at Beaumont Hospital0.8 km
  • Bolton Golf Club0.0 km
  • Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures0.0 km
  • Regent Park Golf Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock1.6 km
  • Horwich Parkway2.1 km
  • Westhoughton3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bolton Golf Club0.2 km
  • Bolton Golf Club0.2 km
  • Lostock Park Drive0.3 km
  • Lostock Park Drive0.3 km
  • Ox Hey Lane0.4 km