Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

LOSTOCK LANE, BL6 4BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL6 4BL 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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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL6 4BL — age 34, 70% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL6 4BL is a mixed residential area on Lostock Lane, 0.6km from Lostock Hall Fold in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich and Blackrod ward and the Bolton West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00181492 (shared with 30 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 4BL. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils0.9 km
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Good310 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Get Dopa0.5 km
  • Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.8 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • Jane Thompson Slimming World0.2 km
  • All About The Cake0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Beehive0.8 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • Missoula0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Abacus0.8 km
  • Asda Customer Café0.8 km
  • Bella Italia Bolton0.6 km
  • Cakeaway0.8 km
  • Chiquito Mexican Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • YO To Go0.5 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.5 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
  • Lucianos0.8 km
  • The Confessional Bolton0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horwich Parkway1.1 km
  • Lostock2.3 km
  • Westhoughton2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Lane0.1 km
  • Lostock Lane0.1 km
  • Lostock Works0.1 km
  • Lostock Works0.2 km
  • Cranfield Road0.3 km