Postcode BL6 5JD 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 57.7 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 Adlington (Lancashire) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jubilee Playing Fields.
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 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from BL6 5JD.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adlington (Lancashire) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adlington (Lancashire) | N/A | Walking directions to Adlington (Lancashire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Playing Fields |
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 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 | 62 | £351,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5JD postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Adlington Convenience Store | 48 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 4HF | Walking directions to Adlington Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 2-6 Market Place, Adlington, Chorley, PR7 4EZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL6 5JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Wright
Horwich South & Blackrod - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.