Postcode BL6 5NB is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich South & Middlebrook area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 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 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from BL6 5NB.
Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 5NB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £433,498 |
| Flats | 16 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich North
In the BL6 5NB postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Texaco | 427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Texaco |
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.