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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
23.64(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(-37%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+43%)
Burglary
6.19(+12%)
Public order
6.19(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£209,950
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £290K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £209,950 (about £253 per square foot) in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£320,000£277
Semi-Detached39£215,000£254
Terraced25£175,000£202
Flats4£132,500£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£83,000£140,000£120,000
2017£205,000£106,000£155,250£110,000
2018£296,500£118,500£165,000£125,000
2019£274,995£100,000£166,000£123,500
2020£298,998£108,000£160,000£123,498
2021£293,000£87,000£190,000£150,000
2022£370,000£115,000£198,000£154,000
2023£320,000£141,500£220,000£160,000
2024£320,000£125,000£230,000£167,000
2025£315,500£125,000£234,500£168,000
2026£312,495£140,000£199,750£192,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£143£176£125
2017£197£156£174£127
2018£244£169£188£161
2019£250£165£192£153
2020£245£156£186£153
2021£260£207£210£162
2022£288£204£227£172
2023£298£211£238£180
2024£306£176£260£201
2025£279£209£252£202
2026£304£210£256£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

Is Blackrod & Butterwick Fields safe?

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields?

The median sale price in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £209,950 (about £253 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields?

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blackrod & Butterwick Fields?

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields sits around rank 22,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields?

The average household income in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is around £46,418 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

BL65JE

Station Road

BL65BA

Castlecroft Avenue

BL65TH

Lymbridge Drive

BL65BB

Manchester Road

BL65BN

Station Road

BL65HQ

Axholme Court

BL65JY

Chorley Road

BL65HH

Lion Lane

BL65TY

Crompton View Avenue

BL65SR

Manchester Road

BL65US

Glamis Court

BL65SN

Manchester Road

BL65LD

Grimeford Lane

BL65DJ

Whitehall Lane

BL65GY

Butterwick Fields

WN12UG

Arley Lane

BL65LF

Chorley Road

BL67QR

Crown Lane

BL65UU

Stirling Court

BL65DU

Berry Square

BL65AN

Silvester Street

BL65SF

Eskdale Avenue

BL65TR

Chilgrove Avenue

BL65AX

Metcalfs Yard

BL65LE

Chorley Road

BL65RX

Manchester Road

BL65LJ

Chorley Road

BL65TG

Greenbarn Way

BL65BH

Manchester Road

BL65DA

Vicarage Road

BL65AP

Big Fold

BL65LB

Dark Lane

BL65BZ

Vauze House Close

BL65UW

Kenmore Close

BL65SA

Scot Lane

BL65AZ

Manchester Road

BL65TJ

Lymbridge Drive

BL65LW

Little Scotland

BL65TN

Shawbury Close

BL65AE

Ridgway

BL65TL

Greenwalk

BL65JH

Blackrod By Pass

BL65SY

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65EP

The Folds

BL65UQ

Inveraray Avenue

BL65ED

Acresfield Close

BL65LR

Half Acre Lane

BL65DP

The Folds

BL65EB

Thirlmere Road

BL65UT

Newark Close

BL65RU

Manchester Road

WN12UH

Arley Lane

BL65BT

Station Road

BL65JN

Hill Lane

BL65HF

Blackhorse Close

BL65ET

Clifton Drive

BL65HZ

Crown Lane

BL65HR

Star Lane

BL65UY

Waterhouse Nook

BL65LG

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65AB

Vicarage Road

BL65LP

Blundell Lane

BL65DT

Whitehall Lane

BL65UX

Nightingale Gardens

BL65JJ

Blundell Lane

BL65EG

Church Street

BL65DW

Coniston Road

BL65TS

Vauze Avenue

BL65GG

Marchwood Close

BL65DE

Vicarage Road West

BL65BQ

Manchester Road

BL65RL

Ashness Close

BL65LA

Chorley Road

BL65SD

Newlands Drive

BL65JS

Chorley Road

BL65BW

Station Road

BL65BS

Hillside Avenue

BL65SH

Scot Lane

BL65JQ

Hill Lane

BL65AT

New Street

BL65AD

Vicarage Road

BL65GU

Bensey Rise

BL65DD

Vicarage Road

BL65BY

Barn Acre

BL65EL

Latham Road

BL65BG

Manchester Road

BL65TE

Greenbarn Way

BL65EH

Rydal Close

BL67QT

Crown Lane

BL65DY

Shepherds Close

BL65TZ

Dootsons Close

BL65DS

Bank Houses

BL65GS

Hazel Pear Close

BL65HE

Blackhorse Avenue

BL65TF

Greenbarn Way

BL65SG

Scot Lane

BL65EJ

St Katherines Drive

BL65JZ

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65SE

Eskdale Avenue

BL65BU

Fryent Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.