Postcode BL6 5JW 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 high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 21.0% 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 of residents in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL6 5JW.
Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £228,250 in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £800,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £325,000; semi-detached at £230,000; terraced at £166,500; flats at £117,000.
10 years price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5JW postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Blackrod Primary School | Community school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.