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BL6 5DP

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Horwich South & Blackrod

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Detailed insights for BL6 5DP

Overview

Postcode BL6 5DP is located in an urban city, within the Horwich South & Blackrod area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackrod & Butterwick Fields area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 median sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod is £228,970 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £173,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,692 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 159 ft away from BL6 5DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5DP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 5DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Blackrod

N/A

Walking directions to Blackrod

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,848 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.17(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-34%)
Burglary
8.4(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-35%)
Public order
5.04(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
93.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.73%
Indian
4
1.21%
Other White
4
1.21%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.84%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.85%
No qualifications
40
14.98%
Apprenticeship
33
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
45.99%
Owns with a mortgage
56
40.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.22%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Horwich South & Blackrod

Median price: £228,970
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 224
Typical range (middle 50%): £173K – £295K

Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £228,970 (about £265 per square foot) in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £599,750.

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
Detached63£325,000£307
Semi-Detached74£230,000£270
Terraced76£169,000£210
Flats11£132,000£200

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£343,421£127,500£249,995£168,000
2026£340,000£136,000£222,000£180,000
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£324£208£286£202
2026£301£205£265£215
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202523, Latham Road, Bolton, BL6 5ELSemi-DetachedLeasehold£182,500
19 Sept 202517, Carlton Close, Bolton, BL6 5DLDetachedFreehold£412,500
10 Apr 202690, Church Street, Bolton, BL6 5EGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
09 May 202598, Church Street, Bolton, BL6 5EGTerracedFreehold£230,000
18 Aug 20259, Coniston Road, Bolton, BL6 5DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BL6 5DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBlackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.8 miPrimaryBlackrod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 5DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 5DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar6 Blackhorse Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EWWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSparAnderton Lane, Chorley, BL6 5UZWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

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 5DP, 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 009AE01004778
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 5DP

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

The area around BL6 5DP records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near BL6 5DP?

The median sale price around BL6 5DP in Horwich South & Blackrod is £228,970 (about £265 per square foot) based on 224 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 5DP?

There are 2 schools close to BL6 5DP, including Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (Good) and Blackrod Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BL6 5DP?

The closest station to BL6 5DP is Blackrod, about 950 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 5DP?

BL6 5DP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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