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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.

All postcodes in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields

BL65LN

Little Scotland

BL65DG

Whitehall Lane

BL65AS

Brown Street

BL65HJ

Ealand Chase

BL65LX

Gregorys Yard

BL67QS

James Street

BL65UP

Doune Avenue

BL65SX

Hope Street

BL65RZ

Manchester Road

BL65EZ

Harrison Crescent

BL65HT

Haxey Walk

BL65DB

Vicarage Road

BL65EA

Nightingale Road

BL65WN

Grimeford Lane

BL65JW

Hill Lane

BL65EQ

Church Street

BL65SS

Manchester Road

BL65HB

Ainse Road

BL65AR

Rivington Street

BL65AF

Ridgway

BL65HX

A6 Blackrod By Pass

BL65AY

Manchester Road

BL65AJ

Boardman Street

BL65EX

Harrison Crescent

BL65JX

Chorley Road

BL65EF

Church Street

BL65TW

Thursford Grove

BL65BJ

Manchester Road

BL65UJ

Balmoral Drive

BL65EE

Church Street

BL65DN

Coniston Road

BL65LH

Huyton Road

BL65RS

Blackrod By Pass

BL65TP

Cranleigh Close

BL65JD

Douglas View

BL65BP

Highfield Road

BL65RR

The Cheethams

BL65SU

Manchester Road

BL65DX

Nightingale Road

BL65AL

Half Acre Lane

BL65JG

Hill Lane

BL65GH

The Horizons

BL65EY

Longworth Avenue

BL65RT

Blackrod By-Pass Road

BL65BX

Paddocks Close

BL65GN

Junction Close

BL65DZ

Nightingale Road

BL65TB

Corston Grove

BL65AU

New Street

BL65AQ

New Street

BL65GZ

Butterwick Fields

BL65HA

Ainse Road

BL65DH

Rigby Avenue

BL65SB

Scot Lane

BL65HY

Crown Lane

BL65AH

Chapel Street

BL65TD

Widford Walk

BL65AA

Vicarage Road

BL65WF

Whitehill Meadow

BL65GJ

Station Road

BL65BR

Meadow Way

BL65LQ

Chorley Road

WN12UQ

Arley Lane

BL65LS

Manchester Road

BL65BL

Manchester Road

BL65JP

Hill Lane

BL65EU

Clifton Drive

BL65RY

Dorning Street

BL65TA

Greenbarn Way

BL65BD

Manchester Road

BL65JB

Moss Lane

BL65SL

Scot Lane

BL65ST

Hope Street

BL65JR

Chorley Road

BL65JU

Chorley Road

BL67RE

Merefold

BL65JT

Chorley Road

BL65JL

Dark Lane

BL65BE

Manchester Road

BL65DR

Whitehall Lane

BL65HD

Ainse Road

BL65JF

Station Road

BL65LL

Blundell Lane

BL65AG

New Street

BL67RF

Alderbank

BL65EW

Blackhorse Street

BL65DL

Carlton Close

BL65DQ

Whitehall Lane

BL65EN

Blackhorse Street

BL65DF

Roocroft Square

BL65SW

Manchester Road

BL65AW

New Street

BL65SP

Scot Lane

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.