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About

Horwich North is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, covering the northern part of the town of Horwich in Greater Manchester. The area is largely residential, with a mix of terraced streets from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and later housing estates. Local life orbits a compact town centre with shops, primary schools and a community centre. Playing fields and small local parks provide outdoor space, and sports clubs — including cricket and amateur football teams with roots in the town — are active anchors for community activity.

The town’s industrial past remains visible in place names and the local narrative: Horwich was home to a major locomotive works whose closure in the late 20th century prompted redevelopment of several sites. Transport links connect the ward to the wider region, with road links nearby and rail services running from Horwich Parkway. Local council services, community groups and small businesses shape everyday life, and recent housing and shopfront changes continue to alter the physical pattern of streets while existing civic institutions maintain regular events and meetings.

Area overview

On average Horwich North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year. There are 3 schools in Horwich North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horwich North is home to around 7,297 people, with a population density of about 4,669.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horwich North Population
7,297
Population density
4,669.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.82(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.1(+18%)
Public order
14.8(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.61(+40%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,825
93.49%
Other White
129
1.77%
Indian
43
0.59%
African
43
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.56%
Total population: 7,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,681
27.43%
No qualifications
1,315
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,054
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
643
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 6,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,054
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
956
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
607
17.54%
Other social rented
393
11.36%
Social rents from council
348
10.06%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Horwich North

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £544,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horwich North 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 Horwich North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£230,000
Terraced37£150,000
Detached17£435,000
Flats8£103,125

10 years median price trend in Horwich North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich North.

All postcodes in Horwich North

BL66AA

Church Street

BL67BG

Beaumont Road

BL67DU

Singleton Avenue

BL67EH

Brownlow Road

BL67HJ

Ansdell Road

BL67JU

Mary Street West

BL67TE

Marsh Street

BL67TU

Mottram Street

BL65QS

Rock Street

BL65QG

St Cathrines Court

BL65QT

Richmond Street

BL67AJ

Jones Street

BL67BL

Longworth Road

BL67DX

Singleton Avenue

BL67JF

Lee Lane

BL67NW

Mendip Close

BL65TX

Fernstone Close

BL65UE

Horwich Business Park

BL67BR

Church Street

BL67ES

Wilderswood Avenue

BL67ND

Green Lane

BL67NN

Chiltern Close

BL67QH

Chorley New Road

BL67PQ

Winter Hey Lane

BL67TD

St Brides Close

BL67BT

Bridge Street

BL67FS

Crown Place

BL67JL

Lee Lane

BL67TB

Pembroke Close

BL67DB

Horwich North

BL67BX

Horwich North

BL66BR

Back George Street

BL67BQ

Beaumont Avenue

BL67HZ

Wright Street

BL67NR

Abbott Street

BL67NZ

Winter Hey Lane

BL67AA

Winter Hey Lane

BL67EL

Brownlow Road

BL67JZ

Catherine Street East

BL67LG

Lever Park Avenue

BL67NT

Winter Hey Lane

BL67AD

Winter Hey Lane

BL67AG

Lee Lane

BL67BY

Lee Lane

BL67DL

Mort Street

BL67DN

Brownlow Road

BL67NH

Lord Street

BL67NP

Rawlinson Street

BL67TP

Whitton Mews

BL67TW

Heather Close

BL67FQ

Curteis Close

BL66AD

Church Street

BL67TH

Beatrice Mews

BL67RB

Horwich North

BL67AS

Albert Street

BL65TT

Corranstone Close

BL67EZ

Moorside Avenue

BL67NG

Roxton Close

BL65NU

Gooch Street

BL65WG

Lancashire Way

BL67HD

Hillside Crescent

BL67LT

Shaw Road

BL67RA

Hughes Avenue

BL65PX

Horwich North

BL65NT

Watts Street

BL67AT

Cooper Street

BL67BA

Longworth Road

BL67DW

Brownlow Road

BL67LU

Fearnhead Avenue

BL67TJ

Croxton Walk

BL67AW

Albert Street

BL65QQ

Horwich North

BL67JR

Horwich North

BL66AB

Church Street

BL65WP

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL67DQ

Whitehorse Close

BL67HN

Pennine Close

BL67LB

Darley Street

BL67NA

Green Lane

BL67NE

Cheriton Gardens

BL67AL

Lord Street

BL67DH

Silverwell Street

BL67ED

Ormston Avenue

BL67EE

Douglas Avenue

BL67NF

Kemble Close

BL67PH

Dixon Street

BL67TS

Abraham Street

BL67RP

Green Lane

BL67PX

Rivington Close

BL66AT

Mill Lane

BL66RX

Edge Hill

BL67BF

Watermans Close

BL67DP

Pioneer Street

BL67HQ

Hillside Avenue

BL67PJ

Winter Hey Lane

BL67QB

Chorley New Road

BL67QE

Scholes Bank

BL67RL

Green Lane

BL65NL

Evergreen Avenue

BL67AY

Lee Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.