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Horwich South & Middlebrook

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About

Horwich South & Middlebrook sits on the western edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and covers the southern part of Horwich together with the Middlebrook commercial area. The ward takes its name from the Middlebrook, the small stream that runs through the valley and gave the retail and business park its name. Housing here ranges from terraces and semi-detached streets branching off the town centre to pockets of newer developments; small local shops and primary schools serve everyday needs.

Transport and employment are focused around the Middlebrook complex. Horwich Parkway station is located next to the retail park and provides regular rail links into Bolton and Manchester, and the University of Bolton Stadium and surrounding business units bring matchday and office activity. The retail and leisure zone contains national stores, restaurants and leisure venues facing the parkland along the brook, while quieter residential roads and community facilities sit a short walk away, giving a clear split between commercial and living areas.

Area overview

On average Horwich South & Middlebrook has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year. There are 3 schools in Horwich South & Middlebrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horwich South & Middlebrook is home to around 8,352 people, with a population density of about 884.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horwich South & Middlebrook Population
8,352
Population density
884.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.45(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.8(+5%)
Other theft
11.37(+72%)
Burglary
11.25(+103%)
Vehicle crime
9.58(+60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,500
89.78%
Indian
161
1.93%
Other White
141
1.69%
Pakistani
72
0.86%
African
68
0.81%
Total population: 8,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,453
35.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
18.56%
No qualifications
996
14.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
956
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 6,924

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,417
38.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,285
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
583
15.8%
Other social rented
196
5.31%
Social rents from council
132
3.58%
Total households: 3,690

Property prices in Horwich South & Middlebrook

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £303K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Horwich South & Middlebrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£352,500£310
Semi-Detached23£235,000£284
Terraced49£158,000£196
Flats13£138,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich South & Middlebrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£105,000£142,000£108,500
2017£249,950£115,000£151,000£116,750
2018£272,500£132,250£176,500£113,248
2019£282,000£109,750£195,950£125,000
2020£289,995£100,000£194,995£135,000
2021£297,973£135,000£206,995£151,000
2022£347,500£127,000£216,000£165,500
2023£335,000£142,500£250,000£179,000
2024£331,500£150,000£237,496£166,250
2025£334,875£130,000£229,250£162,500
2026£392,500£160,000£238,000£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£188£153£125
2017£208£184£177£133
2018£213£198£201£138
2019£232£193£237£145
2020£245£164£228£153
2021£267£203£255£173
2022£280£213£263£191
2023£308£225£294£187
2024£310£253£275£187
2025£318£215£273£197
2026£310£297£284£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich South & Middlebrook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Horwich South & Middlebrook

Is Horwich South & Middlebrook safe?

Horwich South & Middlebrook records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Horwich South & Middlebrook?

The median sale price in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £202,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Horwich South & Middlebrook?

Horwich South & Middlebrook has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Horwich South & Middlebrook?

Horwich South & Middlebrook scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Horwich South & Middlebrook sits around rank 20,853 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 Horwich South & Middlebrook?

The average household income in Horwich South & Middlebrook is around £51,060 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Horwich South & Middlebrook

BL69BR

Northgate Close

BL65QD

Avonhead Close

BL66EZ

Knowsley Grove

BL66PW

Heather Hall Cottages

BL66SU

Futura Park

BL65PR

Siemens Street

BL65NH

Ramsbottom Road

BL66BJ

Nelson Street

BL67FR

Catherines Close

BL66GP

Matchmoor Lane

BL69HL

Northgate Close

BL69LE

Northgate Close

BL66GE

Old Mill Close

BL69LN

Northgate Close

BL65NA

Victoria Road

BL66SQ

Higherbrook Close

BL66XX

Northgate Close

BL66QH

Bottom O Th Moor

BL65NX

Brunel Street

BL67QZ

Berne Avenue

BL65HP

Crown Lane

BL69NR

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69FJ

Northgate Close

BL65XD

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66RT

Georges Lane

BL66DA

Medway Close

BL65LU

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66GF

Napier Drive

BL69BN

Northgate Close

BL66PT

Chorley Old Road

BL66RP

Greenway

BL66SX

Futura Park

BL64BE

Alexandra Road

BL66SR

Springburn Close

BL66DF

Stocks Park Drive

BL66BY

Broadway

BL65PA

Victoria Road

BL66PE

Aspinall Way

BL53WD

Northgate Close

BL66DE

Stocks Park Drive

BL66JS

Mansell Way

BL65PJ

Victoria Road

BL66SE

Factory Hill

BL69JT

Northgate Close

BL66AQ

Mill Lane

BL66TJ

Goudhurst Court

BL65ND

Victoria Road

BL66HB

Stanley Grove

BL66HE

Carlton Grove

BL66TS

Howarth Court

BL66PS

Chorley Old Road

BL66PG

Futura Park

BL66NS

Buckingham Avenue

BL17PT

Walker Fold Road

BL65WQ

Fettlers Way

BL67QY

Leicester Avenue

BL66QR

Old Vicarage Road

BL65RP

Vale Coppice

BL66RA

Higher Barn

BL66AE

Kensington Drive

BL66AS

Foxholes Road

BL65PF

Victoria Road

BL66QQ

Aspinall Close

BL66JT

Chorley New Road

BL66AY

Chorley Old Road

BL66TT

Wallsuches

BL66BH

George Street

BL64YU

Northgate Close

BL66RN

Ashburn Close

BL66JL

Mansell Way

BL66NZ

Barncroft Drive

BL65PU

Iron Street

BL66EY

Carwood Grove

BL66RJ

Holbeck Close

BL65LZ

Melbourne Grove

BL66BF

Portland Place

BL66RS

Georges Lane

BL66HG

Springfield Road

BL66DG

Belgrave Crescent

BL66EX

Chorley New Road

BL65RJ

Hilton Avenue

BL65PB

Stocks Park Drive

BL69LZ

Northgate Close

BL64BQ

Ox Hey Close

BL51YY

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66QG

Nevy Fold Avenue

BL69NX

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66AR

Manor Road

BL65PW

Armstrong Street

BL66PQ

Northgate Close

BL66GH

College Drive

BL66YT

Northgate Close

BL66HF

Hollowell Lane

BL66EB

Bateman Street

BL66RR

Ridgmont Drive

BL66DH

Mayfair

BL66HW

Sefton Lane

BL66TR

Bentley Brook Close

BL66JH

Aspinall Way

BL65GL

School Street

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.