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Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

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About

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is a residential area situated on the western edge of Bolton, bordering open countryside. The area primarily consists of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Local amenities are centred around the main roads, providing essential shops and services. The community is served by Blackrod railway station, offering direct links to Manchester.

The area is defined by its proximity to the West Pennine Moors, with several footpaths leading directly into the surrounding rural landscape. The historic St. Katharine's Church, with its distinctive tower, anchors the older part of Blackrod. Butterwick Fields itself refers to the more modern development, characterised by quieter, cul-de-sac streets. This creates a clear transition from the historic village core to newer suburban housing.

Area overview

On average Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is home to around 6,303 people, with a population density of about 713.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields Population
6,303
Population density
713.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.8(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(-40%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+42%)
Public order
6.19(-39%)
Burglary
6.19(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,995
95.14%
Other White
57
0.9%
Indian
38
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.48%
African
30
0.48%
Total population: 6,301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,630
31.37%
Level 3 (A level)
966
18.59%
No qualifications
868
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
495
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,113
40.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,012
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
12.54%
Social rents from council
146
5.29%
Other social rented
75
2.72%
Total households: 2,760

Property prices in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackrod & Butterwick Fields in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£305,000
Flats4£122,000
Semi-Detached35£230,000
Terraced20£165,000

10 years median price trend in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields.

All postcodes in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

BL65TY

Crompton View Avenue

BL65SR

Manchester Road

BL65DW

Coniston Road

BL65EQ

Church Street

BL65EU

Clifton Drive

BL65GZ

Butterwick Fields

BL65JF

Station Road

BL67QT

Crown Lane

BL65AR

Rivington Street

BL65JX

Chorley Road

BL65TL

Greenwalk

BL65BY

Barn Acre

BL65DG

Whitehall Lane

BL65DQ

Whitehall Lane

BL65EJ

St Katherines Drive

BL65TN

Shawbury Close

BL65JE

Station Road

BL65AS

Brown Street

BL65LG

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65SE

Eskdale Avenue

BL65AY

Manchester Road

BL65EN

Blackhorse Street

BL65ET

Clifton Drive

BL65JS

Chorley Road

BL65UP

Doune Avenue

BL65AX

Metcalfs Yard

BL65AF

Ridgway

BL65BN

Station Road

BL65EY

Longworth Avenue

BL65SW

Manchester Road

BL67QR

Crown Lane

BL65EX

Harrison Crescent

BL65GJ

Station Road

BL65JH

Blackrod By Pass

WN12UH

Arley Lane

BL65AA

Vicarage Road

BL65JU

Chorley Road

BL65RU

Manchester Road

BL65SX

Hope Street

BL65TA

Greenbarn Way

BL65AB

Vicarage Road

BL65BA

Castlecroft Avenue

BL65BZ

Vauze House Close

BL65DD

Vicarage Road

BL65DF

Roocroft Square

BL65DP

The Folds

BL65EF

Church Street

BL65GU

Bensey Rise

BL65LL

Blundell Lane

BL65SN

Manchester Road

BL65TH

Lymbridge Drive

BL65TR

Chilgrove Avenue

WN12UQ

Arley Lane

BL65BE

Manchester Road

BL65ED

Acresfield Close

BL65EA

Nightingale Road

BL65HX

A6 Blackrod By Pass

BL65LN

Little Scotland

BL65RX

Manchester Road

BL65GN

Junction Close

BL65ST

Hope Street

BL65BS

Hillside Avenue

BL65LA

Chorley Road

BL65WN

Grimeford Lane

BL65HH

Lion Lane

BL65DT

Whitehall Lane

BL65JJ

Blundell Lane

BL65TF

Greenbarn Way

BL65LD

Grimeford Lane

BL65WF

Whitehill Meadow

BL65BD

Manchester Road

BL65GG

Marchwood Close

BL65GS

Hazel Pear Close

BL65JQ

Hill Lane

BL65TJ

Lymbridge Drive

BL65DJ

Whitehall Lane

BL65LR

Half Acre Lane

BL65UQ

Inveraray Avenue

BL65DS

Bank Houses

BL65EG

Church Street

BL65JY

Chorley Road

BL65JN

Hill Lane

BL65JW

Hill Lane

BL65BL

Manchester Road

BL65TG

Greenbarn Way

BL65HT

Haxey Walk

BL65BH

Manchester Road

BL65DE

Vicarage Road West

BL65JG

Hill Lane

BL65LE

Chorley Road

BL65UJ

Balmoral Drive

BL65BJ

Manchester Road

BL65JP

Hill Lane

BL65JZ

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65SA

Scot Lane

BL65SF

Eskdale Avenue

BL65BW

Station Road

BL65EH

Rydal Close

BL65LH

Huyton Road

BL65RR

The Cheethams

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.