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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

BL66QU

Moss Drive

BL66RU

Georges Lane

BL66SG

Glenbeck Close

BL66SH

Brinks Row

BL67QW

Crown Lane

BL69DS

Northgate Close

BL69BR

Northgate Close

BL66BL

Duncan Street

BL66BT

Owens Row

BL66ES

Chorley New Road

BL66NS

Buckingham Avenue

BL66PJ

Gingham Brow

BL66QS

New Chapel Lane

BL66RW

Mill Yard

BL66TZ

Killingworth Mews

BL64BE

Alexandra Road

BL65NZ

Fox Street

BL65WJ

Foundry Road

BL65WR

Welders Drive

BL66BB

Fleet Street

BL66BZ

Medway Drive

BL66DT

Chorley New Road

BL66SQ

Higherbrook Close

BL65XU

Kitson Close

BL65YF

Danner Lane

BL65YH

Pent Close

BL44AR

Northgate Close

BL44AZ

Northgate Close

BL51YY

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66SD

Horwich North

BL66PQ

Northgate Close

BL65PD

Nasmyth Street

BL65WH

Lancashire Way

BL66BU

Stocks Park Drive

BL66DF

Stocks Park Drive

BL66FY

Abernethy Street

BL66PS

Chorley Old Road

BL66RA

Higher Barn

BL67QX

Crown Lane

BL64BG

Alexandra Road

BL66PT

Chorley Old Road

BL64AX

Crescent Road

BL65QZ

Nuttall Avenue

BL65RE

Vale Avenue

BL66AZ

Fleet Street

BL66RT

Georges Lane

BL66SJ

Wilderswood

BL64WN

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65NN

Chorley New Road

BL65RP

Vale Coppice

BL66AN

Stoneycroft Avenue

BL66BF

Portland Place

BL66BQ

Chorley Old Road

BL66DG

Belgrave Crescent

BL66DS

Thirlmere Avenue

BL66EP

Victoria Road

BL66EQ

Travers Street

BL66NZ

Barncroft Drive

BL66SB

Harts Houses

BL66HW

Sefton Lane

BL64BH

Alexandra Road

BL65GX

Angelbank

BL65UD

Stanier Place

BL66BH

George Street

BL66DA

Medway Close

BL66PP

Top Oth'Wallsuches

BL66RP

Greenway

BL65UH

Horwich North

BL69BN

Northgate Close

BL69LS

Northgate Close

BL69LW

Northgate Close

BL65PH

Victoria Road

BL66BD

Fleet Street

BL66HB

Stanley Grove

BL66JA

The Linkway

BL66QX

New Chapel Lane

BL67QU

Crown Lane

BL65PG

Victoria Road

BL65RJ

Hilton Avenue

BL66EJ

Chorley New Road

BL66ET

Essex Street

BL66QT

Old Vicarage Road

BL69LE

Northgate Close

BL65PQ

Victoria Road

BL65PT

Tredgold Street

BL65RH

Hilton Avenue

BL66TL

Mill View Lane

BL65QB

Toxhead Close

BL66GB

Middlewich Close

BL66RH

Holmebrook Drive

BL66SE

Factory Hill

BL66SU

Futura Park

BL65XE

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65WU

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65PE

Victoria Road

BL65PL

Barlow Street

BL65PR

Siemens Street

BL65QA

Fairways

BL65QD

Avonhead Close

BL66DU

Chorley New Road

Data Sources

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