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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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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
Terraced19£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

BL65TE

Greenbarn Way

BL65AD

Vicarage Road

BL65BP

Highfield Road

BL65DN

Coniston Road

BL65LB

Dark Lane

BL65EZ

Harrison Crescent

BL65US

Glamis Court

BL65HZ

Crown Lane

BL65LW

Little Scotland

BL65HY

Crown Lane

BL65LF

Chorley Road

BL65SS

Manchester Road

BL67RE

Merefold

BL65DR

Whitehall Lane

BL65HE

Blackhorse Avenue

BL65JD

Douglas View

BL65JR

Chorley Road

BL65SD

Newlands Drive

BL65BR

Meadow Way

BL65SY

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65AU

New Street

BL65DZ

Nightingale Road

BL65HB

Ainse Road

BL65HD

Ainse Road

BL65JT

Chorley Road

BL65RS

Blackrod By Pass

BL65RT

Blackrod By-Pass Road

BL65DU

Berry Square

BL65BQ

Manchester Road

BL65EB

Thirlmere Road

BL65AL

Half Acre Lane

BL65BT

Station Road

BL65DH

Rigby Avenue

BL65DX

Nightingale Road

WN12UG

Arley Lane

BL65AH

Chapel Street

BL65LS

Manchester Road

BL65UT

Newark Close

BL65BB

Manchester Road

BL65TW

Thursford Grove

BL65AZ

Manchester Road

BL65EW

Blackhorse Street

BL65LQ

Chorley Road

BL65SB

Scot Lane

BL65UY

Waterhouse Nook

BL65AJ

Boardman Street

BL65SU

Manchester Road

BL65BU

Fryent Close

BL65RY

Dorning Street

BL65TZ

Dootsons Close

BL65JL

Dark Lane

BL65AN

Silvester Street

BL65EE

Church Street

BL65EP

The Folds

BL65HQ

Axholme Court

BL65LX

Gregorys Yard

BL65UU

Stirling Court

BL67RF

Alderbank

BL65JB

Moss Lane

BL65AT

New Street

BL65AW

New Street

BL65SG

Scot Lane

BL65TP

Cranleigh Close

BL65UW

Kenmore Close

BL65TB

Corston Grove

BL65EL

Latham Road

BL65HJ

Ealand Chase

BL65SP

Scot Lane

BL65AG

New Street

BL65BX

Paddocks Close

BL65RZ

Manchester Road

BL65UX

Nightingale Gardens

BL65GY

Butterwick Fields

BL65LP

Blundell Lane

BL65TS

Vauze Avenue

BL65TD

Widford Walk

BL65DB

Vicarage Road

BL65LJ

Chorley Road

BL65AE

Ridgway

BL65AP

Big Fold

BL65DA

Vicarage Road

BL67QS

James Street

BL65AQ

New Street

BL65DL

Carlton Close

BL65DY

Shepherds Close

BL65HA

Ainse Road

BL65HF

Blackhorse Close

BL65RL

Ashness Close

BL65SL

Scot Lane

BL65BG

Manchester Road

BL65GH

The Horizons

BL65HR

Star Lane

BL65SH

Scot Lane

Data Sources

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