Postcode BL6 5QS is located in an urban city, within the Horwich South & Blackrod area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year. The median sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod is £230,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £297,495. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,499 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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 per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from BL6 5QS.
Horwich North near BL6 5QS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Blackrod | N/A | Walking directions to Blackrod |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £599,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £325,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £236,750 | £270 |
| Terraced | 79 | £170,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 11 | £132,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,000 | £86,000 | £152,000 | £131,995 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £102,000 | £152,500 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £274,000 | £106,500 | £155,000 | £119,196 |
| 2019 | £274,995 | £95,500 | £166,000 | £122,250 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £104,000 | £180,000 | £134,250 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £100,500 | £196,995 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £332,500 | £121,500 | £224,400 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £349,495 | £128,250 | £231,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £329,995 | £121,000 | £243,495 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £343,421 | £127,500 | £249,995 | £168,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £136,000 | £222,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £143 | £177 | £156 |
| 2017 | £206 | £156 | £171 | £135 |
| 2018 | £234 | £154 | £194 | £145 |
| 2019 | £247 | £147 | £194 | £144 |
| 2020 | £245 | £165 | £205 | £163 |
| 2021 | £264 | £165 | £225 | £172 |
| 2022 | £292 | £188 | £274 | £196 |
| 2023 | £335 | £190 | £256 | £189 |
| 2024 | £326 | £182 | £293 | £197 |
| 2025 | £324 | £208 | £286 | £202 |
| 2026 | £301 | £205 | £265 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 67, Tomlinson Street, Bolton, BL6 5QR | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 53, Tomlinson Street, Bolton, BL6 5QR | Terraced | Leasehold | £146,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 164, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 5QW | Other | Leasehold | £103,051 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 148, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 5QW | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 142, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 5QW | Terraced | Leasehold | £157,500 |
In the BL6 5QS postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2014. | |
St Catherine's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beacon Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
Beacon Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 31 Mar 2026
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | V&M Convenience Store | Catherine Street West, Bolton, BL6 7JY | Walking directions to V&M Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL6 5QS, 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
The area around BL6 5QS records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around BL6 5QS in Horwich South & Blackrod is £230,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 235 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BL6 5QS, including St Catherine's CofE Primary School (Good), Beacon Primary School (Good) and Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL6 5QS is Blackrod, about 1,399 m away.
BL6 5QS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 5QS is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Wright (Horwich & Blackrod First Independents).