Abernethy Street is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 6FY is located in the Horwich North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abernethy Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 6EL, BL6 6JT, BL6 6JU, BL6 6EH, BL6 6GD, BL6 6EJ, BL6 6GL, BL6 6GH, BL6 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 6FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL6 6FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 47.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 34.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 30.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 87.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 93.5% | 90.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abernethy Street 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 -18.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Abernethy Court Abernethy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-03-07 | £125,705 |
| 43 Abernethy Court Abernethy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-11-15 | £127,763 |
| Apartment 15 Abernethy Court Abernethy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-01-23 | £112,536 |
| Apartment 7 Abernethy Court Abernethy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2022-09-28 | £111,680 |
| 31 Abernethy Court Abernethy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-01-10 | £136,031 |
BL6 6FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road , Horwich BL6 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Community school | 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 | 570 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 5,298 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Tree Limited | 545 Chorley New Road | 104 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 461 Chorley New Road | 126 yd | |
| Horwich S/STN | 427 Chorley New Road | 126 yd | |
| Beanz Coffee Company Ltd | 539 Chorley New Road | 132 yd | |
| Subway | 567 Chorley New Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich RMI Club | Ramsbottom Road | 835 yd | |
| Bank Top Brewery Ale House | 36 Church Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kravez | 541 Chorley New Road | 104 yd | |
| K's Hot Chicken | Chorley New Road | 188 yd | |
| Roma Chippy | 547a Chorley New Road | 196 yd | |
| Century City | 306 Chorley New Road | 448 yd | |
| Megs Cakes | 341 Chorley New Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 567 Chorley New Road | 196 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 The Linkway | 898 yd | |
| Asda | 45 The Linkway | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley New Road Primary School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 88 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) Portman Mill Portman Mill Telford Street | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Horwich Golf Club Victoria Road | golf | 332 yd |
| Lever Park School STOCKS PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Horwich Rmi Cricket Club RAMSBOTTOM ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.