BL6 4AY is a mixed residential area on Oxford Road, 0.7km 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 culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 25.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00024210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, BL6 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, BL6 4AY.
303
45
£ 45,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL6 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL6 4AY. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,000
14 sales · Mean £ 141,464
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
4 sales · Mean £ 175,000
school Local Schools
Claypool Primary School
St Joseph's RC High School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Dopa0.8 km
- Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.1 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Jane Thompson Slimming World0.4 km
- Chockle'Art0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beehive0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Abacus0.9 km
- Asda Customer Café0.9 km
- Avocado Health Bar ata Empire0.9 km
- Bella Italia Bolton0.7 km
- Cakeaway0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- YO To Go0.7 km
- Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.9 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 Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horwich Parkway1.5 km
- Lostock2.1 km
- Westhoughton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Road0.1 km
- Cambridge Road0.2 km
- De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.2 km
- Ox Hey Lane0.2 km
- Claypool Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL64AY · Data under Open Government Licence