BL6 4BE is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.7km from Lostock Hall Fold in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich and Blackrod ward and the Bolton West constituency.
For families considering a move, BL6 4BE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00024210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, BL6 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, BL6 4BE.
303
45
£ 45,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL6 4BE — age 45, 82% ownership, 17% 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 BL6 4BE. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
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- Get Dopa0.8 km
- Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.2 km
- Holland and Barrett0.6 km
- Jane Thompson Slimming World0.3 km
- All About The Cake0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beehive0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Abacus0.8 km
- Asda Customer Café0.8 km
- Avocado Health Bar ata Empire0.9 km
- Bella Italia Bolton0.6 km
- Cakeaway0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- YO To Go0.6 km
- Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.8 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.7 km
- Lucianos0.8 km
- The Confessional Bolton0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bolton Whites Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horwich Parkway1.3 km
- Lostock2.2 km
- Westhoughton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.1 km
- Mansell Way0.2 km
- Cambridge Road0.3 km
- Cambridge Road0.3 km
- Cranfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL64BE · Data under Open Government Licence