Postcode BL6 5WJ 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 0 ft away from BL6 5WJ.
Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 5WJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Blackrod | N/A | Walking directions to Blackrod |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £337,498 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £230,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 69 | £170,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 10 | £131,000 | £192 |
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 | £350,000 | £127,500 | £245,000 | £167,625 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £140,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
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 | £320 | £192 | £280 | £202 |
| 2026 | £301 | £210 | £269 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5WJ.
In the BL6 5WJ postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 5WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL6 5WJ, 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 5WJ records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BL6 5WJ in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL6 5WJ, including St Catherine's CofE Primary School (Good), Lever Park School (Good) and Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL6 5WJ is Blackrod, about 1,224 m away.
BL6 5WJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,281 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 5WJ 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).
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.