Postcode insights

BL6 5EN

Blackhorse Street

Horwich South & Blackrod

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Detailed insights for BL6 5EN

Overview

Postcode BL6 5EN 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 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 nearest station is Blackrod, about 0.7 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
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% 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

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL6 5EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5EN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 5EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Blackrod

N/A

Walking directions to Blackrod

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
2,451.6 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
286
94.08%
Pakistani
8
2.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Roma
2
0.66%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
29.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.37%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
34.93%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
23.97%
Social rents from council
14
9.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 20265, Hill Lane, Bolton, BL6 5JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
19 Sept 202522, Thirlmere Road, Bolton, BL6 5EBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
19 Sept 202527, Thirlmere Road, Bolton, BL6 5EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
26 Mar 20255, Thirlmere Road, Bolton, BL6 5EBDetachedFreehold£292,000
06 Feb 202518, Thirlmere Road, Bolton, BL6 5EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the BL6 5EN 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 5EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBlackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBlackrod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 5EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 5EN, 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 5EN

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

The area around BL6 5EN 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL6 5EN?

The median sale price around BL6 5EN 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 5EN?

There are 2 schools close to BL6 5EN, 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 5EN?

The closest station to BL6 5EN is Blackrod, about 1,180 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 5EN?

BL6 5EN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 5EN 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.