Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

LOSTOCK LANE, BL6 4BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTOCK LANE, BL6 4BP.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL6 4BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BL6 4BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 70% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL6 4BP is a mixed residential area on Lostock Lane, 0.6km 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 young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for BL6 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00181492 (shared with 30 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 4BP. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils1.3 km
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Get Dopa0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.8 km
  • Jane Thompson Slimming World0.6 km
  • All About The Cake0.6 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bella Italia Bolton1.0 km
  • FVWL Football Ltd0.5 km
  • Refresh Cafe0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • Dine Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • YO To Go0.8 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)0.8 km
  • Hives Catering1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Bolton Whites Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harvester0.9 km
  • Missoula0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horwich Parkway1.3 km
  • Westhoughton2.1 km
  • Lostock2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bromilow Arms0.0 km
  • The Bromilow Arms0.0 km
  • Wingates Lane0.2 km
  • Wingates Lane0.2 km
  • Hall Lane0.3 km