Hollowell Lane is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 6HF 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 Hollowell Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 6HJ, BL6 6SG, BL6 6HL, BL6 6SN, BL6 6RH, BL6 6HH, BL6 6HB, BL6 6HE, BL6 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 6HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.4% | 52.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 26.7% | 23.2% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 62.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 59.2% | 57.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6HF this area, 9.9% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 4.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 51.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 76.2% | 79% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 87.8% | 91.9% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 91.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollowell Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hollowell Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2022-10-07 | £224,100 |
| 17 Hollowell Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2020-05-22 | £325,466 |
| 26 Hollowell Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-03-04 | £342,093 |
| 31 Hollowell Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-06 | £334,656 |
| 7 Hollowell Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2017-08-30 | £305,827 |
BL6 6HF 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road , Horwich BL6 6LN | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,770 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 4,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Health Bar ata Empire | 602 Chorley New Road | 297 yd | |
| Nick's Restaurant | 602 Chorley New Road | 297 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | 6 The Linkway | 438 yd | |
| Costa | Next, 84 The Linkway | 438 yd | |
| Asda Customer Café | 43-53 The Linkway | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 671 yd | |
| Missoula | 2 Arena Approach | 999 yd | |
| Harvester | 1 Arena Approach | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 340 yd | |
| Wagamama Bolton | 20 The Linkway | 438 yd | |
| Lucianos | The Bandstand, The Linkway | 438 yd | |
| K's Hot Chicken | Chorley New Road | 468 yd | |
| Roma Chippy | 547a Chorley New Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 567 Chorley New Road | 470 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 The Linkway | 523 yd | |
| Asda | 45 The Linkway | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Chorley New Road Primary School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| The Bolton Whites Hotel DE HAVILLAND WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Bolton Wanderers Fc (Macron Stadium) MACRON STADIUM MACRON STADIUM BURNDEN WAY | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) Portman Mill Portman Mill Telford Street | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Lostock Leisure (Closed) Lostock Lane | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Horwich Golf Club Victoria Road | golf | 963 yd |
| Usn Bolton Arena BOLTON ARENA BOLTON ARENA ARENA APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 184.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.