Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.1%	54.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	43.9%	45.6%	1.7%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	34.5%	40.8%	6.3%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	27.1%	-2.2%	44.2%	-17.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	2%	2.0%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	2.9%	2.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	14%	11.8%	-2.2%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	19.2%	15.7%	-3.5%	6.1%	9.6%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.2%	41%	7.8%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	31.9%	27.3%	-4.6%	33.6%	-6.3%
Fair health	19.6%	13.9%	-5.7%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	11.7%	16.1%	4.4%	4.0%	12.1%
Very bad health	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	27.7%	-11.4%	18.2%	9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	10.1%	-0.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	15.3%	2.3%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.5%	2.3%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19.2%	7.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	19.5%	2.6%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	4.2%	1.6%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.1%	98.1%	0.0%	81.4%	16.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	96.7%	97.6%	0.9%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	97.6%	1.1%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
No passport held	26.9%	13.5%	13.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Chorley New Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorley New Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Horwich North 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 -6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL6 5QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chorley New Road are based on 1178 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL6 5QW

Average Price
£151,339

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£163,979

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£94,967

Other
£106,588

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chorley New Road

Average Price
£396,111

Semi-Detached
£412,495

Terraced
£211,387

Detached
£1,011,236

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,038

Other
£690,929

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chorley New Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
162 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-09-13	£166,714
146 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£127,500	2022-03-17	£149,589
142 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£134,000	2020-09-25	£190,919
168 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£80,250	2020-09-10	£107,206
142 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£77,500	2018-11-16	£119,145

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL6 5QW

Employment

BL6 5QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	38
Other	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	17
Education	13
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ	3out of 4	483 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL	1out of 4	522 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA	3out of 4	893 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP	4out of 4	1,526 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW	- not rated	1,540 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,476 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW	2out of 4	2,227 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE	3out of 4	987 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX	- not rated	1,610 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Goa Balti/K Foods	168 Chorley New Road	2 yd
Bridge Church Horwich	Rock Street	88 yd
Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd	137-141 Chorley New Road	127 yd
VS Liquid Lounge	92 Winter Hey Lane	144 yd
Sokrates Greek Taverna	80-84 Winter Hey Lane	144 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria & Albert	114 Lee Lane	387 yd
Sam's Bar	28 Lee Lane	393 yd
Crux Emporium	45 Lee Lane	409 yd
The Saddle	55 Lee Lane	409 yd
Tails and Ales	141 Lee Lane	413 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Donner 24	154 Chorley New Road	2 yd
Golden Harvest	155 Chorley New Road	45 yd
YK LTD T/A Hong Hu	88-90 Winter Hey Lane	144 yd
The Sandwich Specialist	7 Winter Hey Lane	304 yd
Pasha	30 Winter Hey Lane	309 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	75-81 Winter Hey Lane	129 yd
Aldi	Mason Street	189 yd
Sainsbury's	72-76 Lee Lane	377 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) New Brunswick Street	health and fitness suite	206 yd
Hilton Community Centre Playing Fields NUTTALL AVENUE	grass pitches	383 yd
Hilton Table Tennis Centre NUTTALL AVENUE		383 yd
Jays Gym (Bolton) UNIT 8 UNIT 8 HAMPSON STREET	health and fitness suite	469 yd
St Catherines School GREENSTONE AVENUE		514 yd
Rivington And Blackrod High School (Lower School) ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET	grass pitches	525 yd
Horwich Rmi Cricket Club RAMSBOTTOM ROAD	grass pitches	530 yd
Horwich Leisure Centre HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	539 yd
Horwich Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	567 yd
Scholes Bank Playing Fields HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOLES BANK	grass pitches	679 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	82.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	82.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.