Gloucester Avenue is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 6NE 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 Gloucester Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 6NF, BL6 6NA, BL6 6PD, BL6 6LX, BL6 6LP, BL6 6LA, BL6 6LL, BL6 6NJ, BL6 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 6NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.3% | 53.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 41.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 37.7% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 18.3% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 25% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 9.9% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 20.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.8% | 93.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gloucester Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2017-07-14 | £251,894 |
| 6 Gloucester Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2015-12-11 | £245,478 |
| 8 Gloucester Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2008-11-14 | £228,207 |
| 4 Gloucester Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2006-12-08 | £214,959 |
| 6 Gloucester Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2005-08-10 | £238,379 |
BL6 6NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road , Horwich BL6 6LN | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC High School Sefton Lane , Horwich BL6 6HW | - not rated | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 4,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 976 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 976 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Community special school | 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 | 241 yd | |
| Nick's Restaurant | 602 Chorley New Road | 241 yd | |
| Subway | 567 Chorley New Road | 311 yd | |
| New Lees | 563 Chorley New Road | 311 yd | |
| Beanz Coffee Company Ltd | 539 Chorley New Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 991 Chorley New Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Chippy | 547a Chorley New Road | 311 yd | |
| K's Hot Chicken | Chorley New Road | 333 yd | |
| Kravez | 541 Chorley New Road | 389 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 37 The Linkway | 775 yd | |
| Wagamama Bolton | 20 The Linkway | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 567 Chorley New Road | 311 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 The Linkway | 933 yd | |
| Asda | 45 The Linkway | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Mansell Way | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S R.C. High School Chorley New Road | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Chorley New Road Primary School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) Portman Mill Portman Mill Telford Street | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Claypool Primary School SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Horwich Golf Club Victoria Road | golf | 685 yd |
| Lever Park School STOCKS PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Ridgemont Park HIGHER BARN | grass pitches | 1,035 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.