Ainsworth Avenue is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 6LS 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 Ainsworth Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 6LE, BL6 6TH, BL6 6LG, BL6 6LF, BL6 6HY, BL6 6LY, BL6 6HP, BL6 6HN, BL6 6HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 6LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.7% | 52.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 42.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 44.6% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 26.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.6% | 21.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 29.6% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.1% | 96.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsworth 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 -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whinwood Ainsworth Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-06-30 | £480,340 |
| Hoboken House Ainsworth Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2019-01-17 | £563,402 |
| The Parsonage Ainsworth Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2004-12-14 | £586,468 |
| Hoboken House Ainsworth Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 1999-03-23 | £706,246 |
BL6 6LS 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,153 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 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 5,372 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 4,518 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 | 450 yd | |
| Nick's Restaurant | 602 Chorley New Road | 450 yd | |
| Subway | 567 Chorley New Road | 603 yd | |
| New Lees | 563 Chorley New Road | 603 yd | |
| New Chapel URC Church | New Chapel, New Chapel Lane | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Chippy | 547a Chorley New Road | 603 yd | |
| K's Hot Chicken | Chorley New Road | 619 yd | |
| Kravez | 541 Chorley New Road | 693 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 752 yd | |
| PK73 SXE Greenhalghs craft bakery | Greenhalghs Craft Bakery, Beehive Industrial Estate, Crescent Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 567 Chorley New Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 899 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 The Linkway | 944 yd | |
| Asda | 45 The Linkway | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Chorley New Road Primary School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) Portman Mill Portman Mill Telford Street | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Horwich Golf Club Victoria Road | golf | 1,020 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.