Lee Lane is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 7AE 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 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 7AU, BL6 7HU, BL6 7DN, BL6 7DH, BL6 7AX, BL6 7DJ, BL6 7AT, BL6 7TS, BL6 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 7AE is primarily male, with 57.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 57.5% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 7AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 23.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 18.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.3% | 37% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 34.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.5% | 17.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 26% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 87.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 92.2% | 87.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lee 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 -49.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lee Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-27 | £149,800 |
| 78 - 80 Lee Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2022-03-10 | £148,538 |
| 78 - 80 Lee Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-07-27 | £83,175 |
| 78 - 80 Lee Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-07-27 | £109,745 |
| 98 Lee Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £760 | 2021-03-18 | £917 |
BL6 7AE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL | 1out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 930 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipico | 94-96 Lee Lane | 16 yd | |
| Bengal Cottage | 80a Lee Lane | 16 yd | |
| Corner Caffee | 43 Lee Lane | 93 yd | |
| Brewed Coffee | 49 Lee Lane | 93 yd | |
| Tot's of Fun | Horwich Community Centre T/A Horwich Resource Centre, Beaumont Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crux Emporium | 45 Lee Lane | 93 yd | |
| The Saddle | 55 Lee Lane | 93 yd | |
| Sam's Bar | 28 Lee Lane | 192 yd | |
| Tails and Ales | 141 Lee Lane | 206 yd | |
| Victoria & Albert | 114 Lee Lane | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Lee | 106 Lee Lane | 16 yd | |
| Victoria Sandwich | 67 Lee Lane | 41 yd | |
| The Familia | 87 Lee Lane | 41 yd | |
| Night Bar | 75 Lee Lane | 41 yd | |
| The Sandwich Specialist | 7 Winter Hey Lane | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72-76 Lee Lane | 16 yd | |
| Co-op | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane | 279 yd | |
| Aldi | Mason Street | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington And Blackrod High School (Lower School) ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) New Brunswick Street | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 377 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) UNIT 8 UNIT 8 HAMPSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Green Lane Playing Fields GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Horwich Rmi Cricket Club RAMSBOTTOM ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Scholes Bank Playing Fields HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOLES BANK | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Hilton Community Centre Playing Fields NUTTALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Hilton Table Tennis Centre NUTTALL AVENUE | 741 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.5% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.