Harrier Close is in Lostock, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 4GJ is located in the Horwich South & Blackrod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrier Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 4GL, BL6 4BQ, BL6 4GH, BL6 4BJ, BL6 4GG, BL6 4BY, BL6 4BH, BL6 4BG, BL6 4GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL6 4GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 47.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 39.1% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 45.3% | -23.8% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 57.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 21.3% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 43.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 84.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 84.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrier Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Harrier Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-09-29 | £271,237 |
| 67 Harrier Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-05-16 | £284,063 |
| 111 Harrier Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-31 | £334,032 |
| 15 Harrier Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-12 | £132,783 |
| 117 Harrier Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-06-25 | £218,136 |
BL6 4GJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL6 4GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road , Horwich BL6 6LN | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC High School Sefton Lane , Horwich BL6 6HW | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVWL Football Ltd | Eddie Davies Football Academy Lostock Hall Farm, Ox Hey Lane | 517 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Superstore, Mansell Way | 534 yd | |
| Bella Italia Bolton also t/a Super Nonna and Bella Italia | Unit 23, The Linkway | 657 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Uniit 6a, 19-21 The Linkway | 688 yd | |
| The Food Group UK | Axa House, 4a The Parklands | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 521 yd | |
| Missoula | 2 Arena Approach | 974 yd | |
| Harvester | 1 Arena Approach | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK73 SXE Greenhalghs craft bakery | Greenhalghs Craft Bakery, Beehive Industrial Estate, Crescent Road | 294 yd | |
| YO To Go | Tesco Superstore, Mansell Way | 534 yd | |
| Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks) | De Vere Whites Hotel, De Havilland Way | 708 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 764 yd | |
| The Hives Catering | The Linkway | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 534 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 The Linkway | 888 yd | |
| Asda | 45 The Linkway | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Leisure (Closed) Lostock Lane | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Bolton Wanderers Academy ACADEMY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 444 yd |
| The Bolton Whites Hotel DE HAVILLAND WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Bolton Wanderers Fc (Macron Stadium) MACRON STADIUM MACRON STADIUM BURNDEN WAY | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Meadow Hill Tennis Club CHORLEY NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Bolton Golf Club Ltd CHORLEY NEW ROAD | golf | 945 yd |
| Usn Bolton Arena BOLTON ARENA BOLTON ARENA ARENA APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.