Postcode BL6 6BQ is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich South & Middlebrook area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 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 Horwich Parkway located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Old Station Park.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Horwich South & Middlebrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL6 6BQ.
Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 6BQ 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 1.4 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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £406,995 |
| Flats | 18 | £116,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich North
In the BL6 6BQ postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Texaco | 427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT | Walking directions to Texaco |
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 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Jane Finney
Horwich North - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.