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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horwich South & Middlebrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horwich South & Middlebrook 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 South & Middlebrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£130,000
Semi-Detached27£235,000
Terraced46£162,750
Detached35£350,000

10 years median price trend in Horwich South & Middlebrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Middlebrook.

All postcodes in Horwich South & Middlebrook

BL65PB

Stocks Park Drive

BL65XG

Locomotive Way

BL66AJ

Foxholes Road

BL66AW

Stoneycroft Close

BL66BP

George Street

BL66DQ

Lambeth Close

BL66EH

Hawksley Street

BL66QQ

Aspinall Close

BL65NX

Brunel Street

BL65PF

Victoria Road

BL65PJ

Victoria Road

BL65XB

Stokers Drive

BL66EZ

Knowsley Grove

BL66FA

Greenwood Avenue

BL66TN

Kiers Court

BL65UB

Churchward Square

BL66EW

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65NH

Ramsbottom Road

BL65PA

Victoria Road

BL66EA

Victoria Road

BL66FZ

Napier Drive

BL66HA

Daisyfield

BL66SS

Lowerbrook Close

BL66SY

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66ZE

Northgate Close

BL66PG

Futura Park

BL66AL

Foxholes Road

BL66DD

Stocks Park Drive

BL66DE

Stocks Park Drive

BL66HJ

Sefton Lane

BL66RL

Calderburn Close

BL65UA

Horwich North

BL66JS

Mansell Way

BL65NA

Victoria Road

BL65ND

Victoria Road

BL65RQ

Vale Avenue

BL66DR

Derwent Close

BL66GN

Raleigh Close

BL66PH

Gingham Brow

BL66RD

Higher Barn

BL66RS

Georges Lane

BL66HG

Springfield Road

BL64BQ

Ox Hey Close

BL66QG

Nevy Fold Avenue

BL66RG

Ridgmont Close

BL66TR

Bentley Brook Close

BL66GE

Old Mill Close

BL67FR

Catherines Close

BL66GP

Matchmoor Lane

BL65NR

Penn Street

BL66AQ

Mill Lane

BL66AS

Foxholes Road

BL66QZ

Latham Row

BL67QZ

Berne Avenue

BL65XT

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65ER

Tansley Close

BL65XS

Coppersmith Drive

BL66HE

Carlton Grove

BL66QH

Bottom O Th Moor

BL66GS

Horwich North

BL65LZ

Melbourne Grove

BL65UG

Rotherhead Close

BL66BE

Chorley New Road

BL66BG

Chorley Old Road

BL66DB

The Strand

BL66DJ

Grosvenor Way

BL66DY

Telford Street

BL66HD

Fernleigh

BL66HF

Hollowell Lane

BL66PW

Heather Hall Cottages

BL66TQ

Matlock Court

BL65HP

Crown Lane

BL66YT

Northgate Close

BL65XD

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65RA

Nuttall Avenue

BL66AR

Manor Road

BL66DH

Mayfair

BL66EF

Lindsay Street

BL66GL

Moreton Close

BL66HH

Old Greenwood Lane

BL66RR

Ridgmont Drive

BL66SP

Foxholes Road

BL66SR

Springburn Close

BL66RF

Mill View Lane

BL65NW

Horwich North

BL65GL

School Street

BL64AZ

St Clare Terrace

BL64BD

Alexandra Road

BL64BJ

Lostock Lane

BL65TQ

Gresley Avenue

BL66BJ

Nelson Street

BL66GJ

Brinscall Close

BL66RN

Ashburn Close

BL66PE

Aspinall Way

BL65NB

Melbourne Grove

BL65RN

Mallard Drive

BL65XF

Locomotive Way

BL66AP

Foxholes Road

BL66AX

Chorley Old Road

BL66GD

Haskoll Street

Data Sources

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