Bakers Lane is in Lostock, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 4GP is located in the Horwich South & Blackrod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Lane, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 4GQ, BL6 4GL, BL6 4GR, BL6 4BY, BL6 4GH, BL6 4GJ, BL6 4BQ, BL6 4AW, BL6 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 4GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL6 4GP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 37% | 15.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 54.2% | -14.9% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (95.2%) 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% | 68.4% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.8% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BL6 4GP this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 5.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 47.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 80.2% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 92.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 92.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Lane 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 -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bakers Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-04 | £215,049 |
| 7 Bakers Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-01-22 | £227,816 |
| 3 Bakers Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-03-29 | £239,668 |
| 5 Bakers Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £149,995 | 2016-04-15 | £258,445 |
| 7 Bakers Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £149,995 | 2016-03-31 | £260,967 |
BL6 4GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 234 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| 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 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,167 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 351 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Superstore, Mansell Way | 741 yd | |
| Bolton Golf Club | Chorley New Road | 783 yd | |
| Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures | Bolton Golf Club, Chorley New Road | 816 yd | |
| Bella Italia Bolton also t/a Super Nonna and Bella Italia | Unit 23, The Linkway | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK73 SXE Greenhalghs craft bakery | Greenhalghs Craft Bakery, Beehive Industrial Estate, Crescent Road | 231 yd | |
| YO To Go | Tesco Superstore, Mansell Way | 741 yd | |
| Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks) | De Vere Whites Hotel, De Havilland Way | 897 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 972 yd | |
| The Hives Catering | The Linkway | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers Academy ACADEMY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Lostock Leisure (Closed) Lostock Lane | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Meadow Hill Tennis Club CHORLEY NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Bolton Golf Club Ltd CHORLEY NEW ROAD | golf | 784 yd |
| The Bolton Whites Hotel DE HAVILLAND WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Bolton Wanderers Fc (Macron Stadium) MACRON STADIUM MACRON STADIUM BURNDEN WAY | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.