Postcode BL6 5YG is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich South & Middlebrook area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year. The median sale price in Horwich North is £206,500 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,750 and £310,000. The nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,024 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL6 5YG.
Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 5YG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £395,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £219,400 | £258 |
| Terraced | 68 | £165,350 | £202 |
| Flats | 13 | £101,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,000 | £109,000 | £142,000 | £114,000 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £79,250 | £147,750 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £76,000 | £165,000 | £109,000 |
| 2019 | £268,000 | £78,222 | £188,975 | £117,000 |
| 2020 | £326,725 | £97,500 | £182,500 | £128,250 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £175,000 | £189,500 | £148,000 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £120,000 | £212,000 | £151,500 |
| 2023 | £362,500 | £135,000 | £203,500 | £153,500 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £150,000 | £236,500 | £171,500 |
| 2025 | £407,008 | £114,750 | £230,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £369,500 | £96,750 | £199,000 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £186 | £151 | £124 |
| 2017 | £210 | £134 | £180 | £123 |
| 2018 | £212 | £139 | £190 | £134 |
| 2019 | £231 | £157 | £206 | £137 |
| 2020 | £246 | £152 | £196 | £152 |
| 2021 | £263 | £214 | £228 | £166 |
| 2022 | £286 | £208 | £235 | £178 |
| 2023 | £291 | £212 | £236 | £182 |
| 2024 | £307 | £246 | £255 | £195 |
| 2025 | £320 | £199 | £233 | £200 |
| 2026 | £312 | £173 | £255 | £202 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 5YG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sept 2025 | 50, Danner Lane, Bolton, BL6 5YG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,750 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 52, Danner Lane, Bolton, BL6 5YG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 59, Danner Lane, Bolton, BL6 5YF | Detached | Freehold | £655,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 53, Danner Lane, Bolton, BL6 5YF | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 171, Victoria Road, Bolton, BL6 5PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the BL6 5YG postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Lever Park School | Academy special sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
Lever Park School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
St Mary's RC Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Mar 2020
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| 0.3 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 5YG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Texaco | 427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 567 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5YG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL6 5YG records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5YG in Horwich North is £206,500 (about £248 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL6 5YG, including Lever Park School (Good), St Mary's RC Primary School (Good) and Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL6 5YG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,024 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 5YG is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.