Lion Lane is in Blackrod, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 5HH is located in the Horwich South & Blackrod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lion Lane, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 5DJ, BL6 5DP, BL6 5DG, BL6 5EF, BL6 5AH, BL6 5EG, BL6 5DL, BL6 5AG, BL6 5EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 5HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.6% | 30.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49.3% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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%) 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 | 56.2% | 52.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.7% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 25.8% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Horwich South & Blackrod 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 -21.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lion Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-03 | £216,404 |
| 8 Lion Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2017-10-23 | £230,724 |
| 8 Lion Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-29 | £229,811 |
| 8 Lion Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-01-03 | £180,379 |
| 10 Lion Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-12-14 | £230,347 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Vicarage Road West , Blackrod BL6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Copperas Lane , Haigh WN2 1PA | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL | 1out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagar Indian Cuisine | 61 Church Street | 136 yd | |
| The Hawthorns | Douglas Valley Golf Club, Blackrod Bypass | 748 yd | |
| Blackrod Taverns Limited | 38 Little Scotland | 869 yd | |
| The Goose & Gander | 38 Little Scotland | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 101 Church Street | 87 yd | |
| Blackrod Conservative Club | 70 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Blackrod Cricket Club | Vicarage Road | 384 yd | |
| Heroes Club Limited | 308 Manchester Road | 744 yd | |
| The Rivington Pub and Grill | 159 Station Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flounders | 108 Church Street | 105 yd | |
| Alifs | 170 New Street | 227 yd | |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Northbound Services | Greggs, Rivington Motorway Service Area Nor | 1,070 yd | |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Southbound Services | Greggs, Rivington Motorway Service Area Sou | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Road VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School VICARAGE ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Douglas Valley Golf Club A6 BLACKROD BYPASS | golf | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.