Ainscow Avenue is in Lostock, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 4LR is located in the Horwich North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ainscow Avenue, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 4JL, BL6 4LP, BL6 4LT, BL6 4LU, BL6 4LS, BL6 4LW, BL6 4NE, BL6 4NL, BL6 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL6 4LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.3% | 48.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 22.5% | 22.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 61.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 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 (86.1%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 44.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.5% | 83.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93.2% | 92.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainscow Avenue 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 -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-02 | £314,866 |
| 5 Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-10-20 | £417,054 |
| 10 Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-21 | £281,759 |
| 12 Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-07-15 | £353,063 |
| 33 Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-04-03 | £309,278 |
BL6 4LR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL6 4LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road , Horwich BL6 6LN | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community 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 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 5,029 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 | 1,836 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Golf Club | Chorley New Road | 603 yd | |
| Hedgehogs Woodland Adventures | Bolton Golf Club, Chorley New Road | 605 yd | |
| FVWL Football Ltd | Eddie Davies Football Academy Lostock Hall Farm, Ox Hey Lane | 909 yd | |
| New Chapel URC Church | New Chapel, New Chapel Lane | 972 yd | |
| United Reformed Church | New Chapel Lane | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK73 SXE Greenhalghs craft bakery | Greenhalghs Craft Bakery, Beehive Industrial Estate, Crescent Road | 379 yd | |
| YO To Go | Tesco Superstore, Mansell Way | 990 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Bolton Golf Club Ltd CHORLEY NEW ROAD | golf | 605 yd |
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Bolton Wanderers Academy ACADEMY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Meadow Hill Tennis Club CHORLEY NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Lostock Leisure (Closed) Lostock Lane | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.