Roxton Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 7NG is primarily male, with 55% 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	45.3%	45%	-0.3%	51.0%	-6.0%
Male	54.7%	55%	0.3%	49.0%	6.0%

Partnership Status

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 7NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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	49.1%	55.5%	6.4%	37.9%	17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	16%	12.7%	-3.3%	44.2%	-31.5%
Separated	2.8%	4.5%	1.7%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	26.4%	23.6%	-2.8%	9.1%	14.5%
Widowed	5.7%	3.6%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.5%	30.8%	4.3%	48.4%	-17.6%
Good health	35%	26.9%	-8.1%	33.6%	-6.7%
Fair health	20.5%	22.3%	1.8%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	14.5%	16.2%	1.7%	4.0%	12.2%
Very bad health	3.4%	3.8%	0.4%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 7NG this area, 35.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.6%	35.5%	-5.1%	18.2%	17.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	13.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	11.8%	-1.4%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	10.9%	6.2%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	9.1%	-1.3%	16.9%	-7.8%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	15.5%	7.0%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	4.7%	3.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	96.2%	-2.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	92.3%	90%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	6.8%	4.6%	-2.2%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	3.8%	3.8%	2.7%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	90%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	1.7%	7.7%	6.0%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	3.4%	0.8%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.3%	76.7%	-18.4%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
No passport held	34.1%	13.5%	20.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.5%	37.2%	8.3%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Roxton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roxton Close 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 .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL6 7NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Roxton Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Roxton Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL6 7NG

Average Price
£93,992

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,992

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Roxton Close

Average Price
£94,536

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£94,536

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Roxton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Roxton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£67,500	2018-01-31	£94,536

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL6 7NG

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	29
Retired	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	15
Other	9
Part-Time Employee	8
Unemployed	7
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	9
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Construction	2
Education	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL	1out of 4	679 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ	3out of 4	1,646 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP	4out of 4	2,280 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW	- not rated	2,359 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW	2out of 4	2,969 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX	- not rated	508 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE	3out of 4	1,655 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ACE Catering	c/o Robert Watson, Lostock Lane	279 yd
Home Cooked Food at The Bowling Green	175 Lee Lane	743 yd
Spice Valley	171 Lee Lane	792 yd
Rocco's Italian Restaraunt	3-5 Chorley New Road	861 yd
Just Ask	2 Scholes Bank	867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowling Green Horwich Limited T/A The Bowling Green	Bowling Green Inn, 175 Lee Lane	743 yd
The Loft	179 Lee Lane	743 yd
Tails and Ales	141 Lee Lane	762 yd
Victoria & Albert	114 Lee Lane	792 yd
The Old Original Bay Horse	206 Lee Lane	795 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
201 Sandwich Shop	201 Lee Lane	743 yd
The Little Italian	251 Lee Lane	791 yd
Casa do Tapas	116-120 Lee Lane	792 yd
Victoria Sandwich	67 Lee Lane	818 yd
The Familia	87 Lee Lane	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	72-76 Lee Lane		873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Green Lane Playing Fields GREEN LANE	grass pitches	332 yd
Rivington And Blackrod High School RIVINGTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	363 yd
Rivington And Blackrod High School (Lower School) ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET	grass pitches	662 yd
Jays Gym (Bolton) UNIT 8 UNIT 8 HAMPSON STREET	health and fitness suite	813 yd
Scholes Bank Playing Fields HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB HORWICH ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOLES BANK	grass pitches	877 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	155.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.