BL6 4BH is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.7km from Lostock Hall Fold in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich and Blackrod ward and the Bolton West constituency.
For families considering a move, BL6 4BH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00024210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, BL6 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, BL6 4BH.
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 4BH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL6 4BH. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
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 Dopa0.7 km
- Settle Bakers & Confectioners0.3 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- Jane Thompson Slimming World0.2 km
- All About The Cake0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Beehive0.4 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- Missoula0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Abacus0.8 km
- Asda Customer Café0.7 km
- Avocado Health Bar ata Empire0.9 km
- Bella Italia Bolton0.6 km
- Cakeaway0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- YO To Go0.5 km
- Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.7 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
- Lucianos0.7 km
- The Confessional Bolton0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Bolton Whites Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horwich Parkway1.3 km
- Lostock2.2 km
- Westhoughton2.9 km
Bus Stops
- De Havilland Way (opp WA3484 to def rte)0.1 km
- Mansell Way0.1 km
- Cranfield Road0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL64BH · Data under Open Government Licence