BL6 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chorley New Road, 0.6km from Brazley, Lower in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich North East ward and the Bolton West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 BL6 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00024719 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BL6 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BL6 4BA.
225
51
£ 44,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL6 4BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 51, BL6 4BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL6 4BA. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
school Local Schools
Claypool Primary School
St Joseph's RC High School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.1 km
- Greenhalgh's1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Jane Thompson Slimming World0.6 km
- Chockle'Art0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beehive0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Abacus1.0 km
- Asda Customer Café0.9 km
- Avocado Health Bar ata Empire0.8 km
- Bella Italia Bolton0.8 km
- Cakeaway0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- YO To Go0.7 km
- Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
- K's Hot Chicken1.0 km
- Lucianos0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bolton Whites Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horwich Parkway1.5 km
- Lostock2.2 km
- Westhoughton3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Claypool Road0.2 km
- Cambridge Road0.2 km
- Claypool Road0.2 km
- Cambridge Road0.2 km
- De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL64BA · Data under Open Government Licence