Is BL6 4DB a safe place to live?

Yes, BL6 4DB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 0 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BL6 4DB?

The average property price in BL6 4DB is currently around £320k.

What is the population of BL6 4DB?

The population for the BL6 4DB area is approximately 266 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

REGENT ROAD, BL6 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT ROAD, BL6 4DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

266

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL6 4DB 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.

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10/10

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8/10

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3/10

workEmployment

7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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3/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Area Character

BL6 4DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL6 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Regent Road, 0.3km from Lostock Junction in Bolton. Administratively it sits within Horwich and Blackrod ward and the Bolton West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL6, BL6 4DB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00181493 (shared with 15 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 4DB. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%

Asian / British Asian15.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.1%

Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BL6 4DB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Lostock Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km

Beaumont Primary School

Good215 pupils1.1 km

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton

Good202 pupils1.1 km

Ladybridge Community Primary School

Good383 pupils1.4 km

Rumworth School

Outstanding297 pupils1.4 km

Ladybridge High School

Good1032 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Broadgate Farm0.6 km
The Gourmet Cakery Co0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Tempest United AFC0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Regent Park Golf Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lostock0.2 km
Westhoughton2.6 km
Horwich Parkway3.2 km

Bus Stops

Lostock0.0 km
Lostock Rail Station0.1 km
Regent Road0.1 km
Regent Road0.1 km
Lostock Rail Station0.1 km