Postcode insights

BL6 5WF

Whitehill Meadow

Horwich South & Blackrod

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Detailed insights for BL6 5WF

Overview

Postcode BL6 5WF 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year. The nearest station is Adlington (Lancashire), about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £46,418 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 31 ft away from BL6 5WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackrod & Butterwick Fields near BL6 5WF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adlington (Lancashire) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 5WF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Adlington (Lancashire)

N/A

Walking directions to Adlington (Lancashire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
109 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.85(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(-32%)
Vehicle crime
8.74(+46%)
Public order
8.3(-18%)
Burglary
5.68(+3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
481
94.69%
Other White
6
1.18%
African
5
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.79%
Indian
3
0.59%
Total population: 508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
40.05%
Level 3 (A level)
67
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.82%
Apprenticeship
35
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
95
47.26%
Owns outright
77
38.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.95%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.99%
Social rents from council
3
1.49%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Horwich South & Blackrod

Median price£222,248
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £285K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£337,498£300
Semi-Detached71£230,000£272
Terraced69£170,000£203
Flats10£131,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£350,000£127,500£245,000£167,625
2026£340,000£140,000£205,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£320£192£280£202
2026£301£210£269£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich South & Blackrod in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the BL6 5WF postcode area, located within Blackrod & Butterwick Fields, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 5WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryBlackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AndertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryAdlington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL6 5WF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Wright

Horwich South & Blackrod - Elected 7 May 2026

Horwich & Blackrod First Independents

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
ParishBlackrodE04000001
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackrod & Butterwick FieldsE02000992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 009BE01004780
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2018-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 5WF

Is BL6 5WF (Blackrod & Butterwick Fields) safe?

The area around BL6 5WF records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL6 5WF?

The median sale price around BL6 5WF in Blackrod & Butterwick Fields is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 5WF?

There are 5 schools close to BL6 5WF, including Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton (Good) and Adlington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL6 5WF?

The closest station to BL6 5WF is Adlington (Lancashire), about 1,383 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 5WF?

BL6 5WF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL6 5WF (Blackrod & Butterwick Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 5WF 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).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.