Postcode BL6 5HY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from BL6 5HY.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5HY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blackrod | N/A | Walking directions to Blackrod |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 57 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5HY postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Anderton Lane, Chorley, BL6 5UZ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.