Postcode BL6 5QY 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 South & Middlebrook area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 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 0.7 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 South & Middlebrook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,679 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from BL6 5QY.
Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 5QY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Blackrod | N/A | Walking directions to Blackrod |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 189 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 | 9 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich South & Blackrod
In the BL6 5QY postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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 (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.