BL6 6AU is a well-regarded residential area on Chorley Old Road, 0.5km from Ridgmont in Horwich. Administratively it sits within Horwich North East ward and the Bolton West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL6, BL6 6AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00024750 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BL6 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BL6 6AU.
219
55
£ 45,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL6 6AU 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BL6 6AU's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £335k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £335k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL6 6AU. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
8 sales · Mean £ 298,125
school Local Schools
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Lever Park School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Beacon Primary School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC High School
Rivington and Blackrod High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bank Top Brewery Ale House0.2 km
- Bridge Hotel0.5 km
- Sam's Bar0.7 km
- Crux Emporium0.7 km
- Horwich RMI Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Horwich Golf Club0.7 km
- Thyme Deli0.8 km
- Tipico0.8 km
- Bengal Cottage0.8 km
- Horwich S/STN0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- A1 Chip Stop0.9 km
- Cheesecake Co0.9 km
- Clove Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Feed Belly1.0 km
- King Lee0.8 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bijoux Bakes and Cakes0.7 km
- Dawn's Chocolates0.7 km
- Karen's Kitchen0.7 km
- Tina's Tasty Treats0.7 km
- Premier0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horwich Parkway2.2 km
- Blackrod2.4 km
- Lostock4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fleet Street0.1 km
- Gingham Brow0.1 km
- Bank Top Brewery Ale House0.2 km
- Bank Top Brewery Ale House0.2 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL66AU · Data under Open Government Licence