Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

PRINCESS ROAD, BL6 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, BL6 4DR.

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

189

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL6 4DR 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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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BL6 4DR's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £865k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £865k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.

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

BL6 4DR is a well-regarded residential area on Princess Road, 1.0km from Wilson Fold in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Horwich North East ward and the Bolton West constituency.

For serious buyers, BL6 4DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £865k, up 15.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00024721 (shared with 6 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 4DR. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.3%
Asian / British Asian23.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 730,000

11 sales · Mean £ 791,363

school Local Schools

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Lostock Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Medirest Healthcare Compass Group at Beaumont Hospital0.3 km
  • Bolton Golf Club0.5 km
  • Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures0.5 km
  • Regent Park Golf Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Broadgate Farm0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock1.2 km
  • Horwich Parkway2.7 km
  • Westhoughton3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Links Road0.3 km
  • Links Road0.3 km
  • Lostock Park Drive0.3 km
  • Regent Road0.3 km
  • Regent Road0.4 km