Postcode BL6 5JL 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 50.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL6 5JL.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 192 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 | 10 | £121,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £243,250 |
| Terraced | 55 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 6 Blackhorse Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EW | 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.