Postcode insights

BL6 4ND

Stoneacre

Horwich North

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Detailed insights for BL6 4ND

Overview

Postcode BL6 4ND is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich East area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harrier Close Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Horwich East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Horwich East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BL6 4ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Horwich East near BL6 4ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 4ND
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Horwich Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Horwich Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL6 4ND
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHarrier Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Harrier Close Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
4,404.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.84(-55%)
Vehicle crime
11.23(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.12(-49%)
Burglary
9.12(+65%)
Public order
7.72(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
89.16%
Indian
20
5.42%
Roma
5
1.36%
Other White
5
1.36%
Irish
4
1.08%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
51.37%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.53%
No qualifications
19
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
63.19%
Owns with a mortgage
46
31.94%
Other social rented
4
2.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Horwich North

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £289K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Horwich North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£396,000£312
Semi-Detached48£227,500£247
Terraced64£164,000£202
Flats13£115,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,000£109,000£142,000£114,000
2017£255,000£79,250£147,750£108,000
2018£250,000£76,000£165,000£109,000
2019£268,000£78,222£188,975£117,000
2020£326,725£97,500£182,500£128,250
2021£320,000£175,000£189,500£148,000
2022£345,000£120,000£212,000£151,500
2023£362,500£135,000£203,500£153,500
2024£400,000£150,000£236,500£171,500
2025£406,495£115,000£230,000£164,000
2026£388,000£105,000£222,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£186£151£124
2017£210£134£180£123
2018£212£139£190£134
2019£231£157£206£137
2020£246£152£196£152
2021£263£214£228£166
2022£286£208£235£178
2023£291£212£236£182
2024£307£246£255£195
2025£319£188£230£200
2026£316£174£248£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 4ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 4ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 202514, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 4ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£342,500
07 Mar 20257, Shaftesbury Close, Bolton, BL6 4ARSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
24 Sept 20252, Purbeck Drive, Bolton, BL6 4JFDetachedLeasehold£445,000
07 Feb 202526, Purbeck Drive, Bolton, BL6 4JFDetachedFreehold£413,500
16 May 202523, Ainscow Avenue, Bolton, BL6 4LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000

Schools

In the BL6 4ND postcode area, located within Horwich East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 4ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryClaypool Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Joseph's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryChorley New Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 4ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 4ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExtraMansell Way, Bolton, BL6 6JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL6 4ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
WardHorwich NorthE05014827
ParishHorwichE04000002
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horwich EastE02000997
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 014BE01004885
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 4ND

Is BL6 4ND (Horwich East) safe?

The area around BL6 4ND records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near BL6 4ND?

The median sale price around BL6 4ND in Horwich East is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 4ND?

There are 4 schools close to BL6 4ND, including Claypool Primary School (Good), St Joseph's RC High School (Requires improvement) and Chorley New Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL6 4ND?

The closest station to BL6 4ND is Horwich Parkway, about 1,555 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 4ND?

BL6 4ND scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL6 4ND (Horwich East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 4ND is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.