Postcode BL6 5AF is located in an urban city, within the Horwich South & Blackrod ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackrod & Butterwick Fields area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £43,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from BL6 5AF.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Blackrod | N/A | Walking directions to Blackrod |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £820,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £121,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5AF postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 6 Blackhorse Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EW | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.