Postcode insights

BL6 5AG

New Street

Horwich South & Blackrod

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Detailed insights for BL6 5AG

Overview

Postcode BL6 5AG 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from BL6 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Blackrod

N/A

Walking directions to Blackrod

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
5,306.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.32(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.9(-50%)
Public order
7.42(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-42%)
Burglary
3.71(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
94.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.64%
Roma
2
0.64%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
35.6%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18%
No qualifications
44
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
37.59%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.84%
Social rents from council
14
10.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Horwich South & Blackrod

Median price£222,248
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £285K

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.

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 South & Blackrod over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£337,498£300
Semi-Detached71£230,000£272
Terraced69£170,000£203
Flats10£131,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich South & Blackrod in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026135, New Street, Bolton, BL6 5AGTerracedLeasehold£120,000
12 May 2025116, New Street, Bolton, BL6 5AGTerracedLeasehold£165,000
11 Mar 2025132, New Street, Bolton, BL6 5AGTerracedLeasehold£165,000
06 Feb 2025124, New Street, Bolton, BL6 5AGTerracedLeasehold£158,500
19 Sept 202517, Carlton Close, Bolton, BL6 5DLDetachedFreehold£412,500

Schools

In the BL6 5AG postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBlackrod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar6 Blackhorse Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EWWalking directions to Spar

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 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Wright

Horwich South & Blackrod - Elected 7 May 2026

Horwich & Blackrod First Independents

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
ParishBlackrodE04000001
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackrod & Butterwick FieldsE02000992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 009CE01004782
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 5AG

Is BL6 5AG (Blackrod & Butterwick Fields) safe?

The area around BL6 5AG records about 64 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL6 5AG?

The median sale price around BL6 5AG in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 5AG?

There are 2 schools close to BL6 5AG, including Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (Good) and Blackrod Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL6 5AG?

The closest station to BL6 5AG is Blackrod, about 886 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 5AG?

BL6 5AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,788 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL6 5AG (Blackrod & Butterwick Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 5AG 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).

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.