Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

LINKS DRIVE, BL6 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS DRIVE, BL6 4AE.

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

266

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Avg Age

47

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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 4AE 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
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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BL6 4AE's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £675k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BL6 4AE is a mixed residential area on Links Drive, 1.0km from Lostock Hall Fold 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 4AE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £675k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4AE 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 4AE. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

1 sales · Mean £ 675,000

school Local Schools

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Lostock Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Medirest Healthcare Compass Group at Beaumont Hospital0.4 km
  • Bolton Golf Club0.7 km
  • Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures0.7 km
  • Regent Park Golf Club0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Gourmet Cakery Co0.9 km
  • Broadgate Farm0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock0.9 km
  • Horwich Parkway2.7 km
  • Westhoughton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Links Road0.1 km
  • Tennis Club0.1 km
  • Regent Road0.2 km
  • Links Road0.2 km
  • Regent Road0.2 km