Postcode BL6 4GS is located in a rural town, within the Horwich South & Blackrod ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich East area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year. The nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harrier Close Park.
Horwich East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Horwich East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL6 4GS.
Horwich East near BL6 4GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Horwich Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Horwich Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harrier Close Park | Small | Walking directions to Harrier Close Park |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £337,498 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £230,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 69 | £170,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 10 | £131,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,000 | £86,000 | £152,000 | £131,995 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £102,000 | £152,500 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £274,000 | £106,500 | £155,000 | £119,196 |
| 2019 | £274,995 | £95,500 | £166,000 | £122,250 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £104,000 | £180,000 | £134,250 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £100,500 | £196,995 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £332,500 | £121,500 | £224,400 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £349,495 | £128,250 | £231,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £329,995 | £121,000 | £243,495 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £127,500 | £245,000 | £167,625 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £140,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £143 | £177 | £156 |
| 2017 | £206 | £156 | £171 | £135 |
| 2018 | £234 | £154 | £194 | £145 |
| 2019 | £247 | £147 | £194 | £144 |
| 2020 | £245 | £165 | £205 | £163 |
| 2021 | £264 | £165 | £225 | £172 |
| 2022 | £292 | £188 | £274 | £196 |
| 2023 | £335 | £190 | £256 | £189 |
| 2024 | £326 | £182 | £293 | £197 |
| 2025 | £320 | £192 | £280 | £202 |
| 2026 | £301 | £210 | £269 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 4GS.
In the BL6 4GS postcode area, located within Horwich East, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 4GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Mansell Way, Bolton, BL6 6JS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL6 4GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Wright
Horwich South & Blackrod - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL6 4GS records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL6 4GS in Horwich East is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BL6 4GS, including Claypool Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's RC High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL6 4GS is Horwich Parkway, about 1,252 m away.
BL6 4GS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 4GS is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Wright (Horwich & Blackrod First Independents).
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.