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.
OX HEY LANE, BL6 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX HEY LANE, BL6 4BY.
308
34
£ 44,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Claypool Primary School
St Joseph's RC High School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
St Mary's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beehive0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BL64BY · Data under Open Government Licence