Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

OX HEY LANE, BL6 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX HEY LANE, BL6 4BS.

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

530

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Avg Age

28

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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 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BL6 4BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £800k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £800k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BL6 4BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Ox Hey Lane, 0.2km from Lostock Hall Fold in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich and Blackrod ward and the Bolton West constituency.

For serious buyers, BL6 4BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: Prices average £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00181456 (shared with 22 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 4BS. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

school Local Schools

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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Get Dopa0.2 km
  • Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Jane Thompson Slimming World0.5 km
  • All About The Cake0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beehive0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • FVWL Football Ltd0.0 km
  • Bolton Golf Club0.8 km
  • Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • Dine Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • YO To Go0.9 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bolton Whites Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horwich Parkway1.6 km
  • Lostock1.8 km
  • Westhoughton2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Lane0.4 km
  • Lostock Lane0.4 km
  • Lostock Works0.4 km
  • Lostock Works0.5 km