Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

LOSTOCK LANE, BL6 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTOCK LANE, BL6 4BJ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL6 4BJ — 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.

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

BL6 4BJ is a mixed residential area on Lostock Lane, 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 4BJ 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: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00024210 (shared with 10 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 4BJ. 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

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils0.6 km
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Dopa0.7 km
  • Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • Jane Thompson Slimming World0.1 km
  • All About The Cake0.1 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Beehive0.4 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Missoula0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Abacus0.7 km
  • Asda Customer Café0.7 km
  • Avocado Health Bar ata Empire0.9 km
  • Bella Italia Bolton0.5 km
  • Cakeaway0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • YO To Go0.4 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.6 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Lucianos0.7 km
  • The Confessional Bolton0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horwich Parkway1.2 km
  • Lostock2.3 km
  • Westhoughton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranfield Road0.1 km
  • Mansell Way0.1 km
  • De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lostock Works0.2 km