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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

BL66EL

Abernethy Street

BL66EX

Chorley New Road

BL66JX

Craven Street East

BL69EH

Northgate Close

BL69FB

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69FJ

Northgate Close

BL69HL

Northgate Close

BL69JB

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69JR

Northgate Close

BL69JS

Northgate Close

BL69JT

Northgate Close

BL69LZ

Northgate Close

BL69NJ

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69NQ

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69NR

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL69NX

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL53WD

Northgate Close

BL69LX

Northgate Close

BL69LN

Northgate Close

BL69JU

Northgate Close

BL65RW

Brooklands

BL65WQ

Fettlers Way

BL66EB

Bateman Street

BL66EY

Carwood Grove

BL66RE

Chorley Old Road

BL66TJ

Goudhurst Court

BL66XX

Northgate Close

BL69NW

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL66JL

Mansell Way

BL65YG

Horwich North

BL65RG

Vale Avenue

BL66GF

Napier Drive

BL66TS

Howarth Court

BL64YU

Northgate Close

BL65LU

Horwich South & Blackrod

BL65NS

Webb Street

BL65PP

Chorley New Road

BL66AE

Kensington Drive

BL66AY

Chorley Old Road

BL66BA

Fleet Street

BL66HL

Springfield Road

BL66TT

Wallsuches

BL67QY

Leicester Avenue

BL65PY

Victoria Road

BL66RY

Bridge Street

BL65QY

Leicester Avenue

BL65WL

Railway Road

BL66BX

Park Lane

BL66JT

Chorley New Road

BL66QR

Old Vicarage Road

BL66SX

Futura Park

BL17PU

Walker Fold Road

BL64BB

Alexandra Road

BL65PU

Iron Street

BL65QX

Leicester Avenue

BL65WT

Welders Drive

BL66BY

Broadway

BL66DP

Arkwright Street

BL66EE

Panton Street

BL66QY

New Chapel Lane

BL52YW

Northgate Close

BL17PT

Walker Fold Road

BL64AY

Oxford Road

BL65BF

Chorley New Road

BL65PW

Armstrong Street

BL66PR

Matchmoor Lane

BL66RJ

Holbeck Close

BL66RZ

Factory Hill

BL66SA

Wilderswood

BL66JH

Aspinall Way

BL69JQ

Northgate Close

BL65NY

Chorley New Road

BL66AU

Chorley Old Road

BL66DL

Melbourne Close

BL66GH

College Drive

BL65GW

Brightwater

BL65PS

Chorley New Road

BL65PZ

Bond Close

BL65RF

Vale Avenue

BL66RB

Moorland Drive

BL66SN

Newbeck Close

BL67QP

Edward Street

BL69EU

Northgate Close

Data Sources

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