Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

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

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

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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 4BY 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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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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL6 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £132k 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 4BY is a mixed residential area on Ox Hey Lane, 0.5km 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.

Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BY 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 4BY. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

school Local Schools

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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Good310 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Dopa0.6 km
  • Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.3 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.6 km
  • Jane Thompson Slimming World0.3 km
  • All About The Cake0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beehive0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Abacus0.9 km
  • Asda Customer Café0.9 km
  • Bella Italia Bolton0.7 km
  • Cakeaway0.9 km
  • Chiquito Mexican Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • YO To Go0.6 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.8 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
  • Lucianos0.9 km
  • The Confessional Bolton0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bolton Whites Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horwich Parkway1.4 km
  • Lostock2.1 km
  • Westhoughton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.2 km
  • Cranfield Road0.2 km
  • Mansell Way0.3 km
  • Lostock Works0.3 km
  • Cambridge Road0.3 km