Postcode BL6 5NT is located in an urban city, within the Horwich South & Blackrod ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich North area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Horwich North is £35,700 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich North has a high crime rate.
Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Horwich North is £35,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from BL6 5NT.
Horwich North near BL6 5NT 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 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 | 65 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £121,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5NT postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5NT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Texaco | 427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.