Postcode insights

BL6 6DB

The Strand

Horwich North

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Detailed insights for BL6 6DB

Overview

Postcode BL6 6DB 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, about 32% 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 nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridgmont Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Horwich South & Middlebrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £51,060 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from BL6 6DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 6DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL6 6DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRidgmont ParkLargeWalking directions to Ridgmont Park
0.5 miOld Station ParkLargeWalking directions to Old Station Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
724.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.39(-35%)
Vehicle crime
17.62(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(-21%)
Burglary
12.2(+120%)
Public order
6.1(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
97.72%
Irish
2
0.91%
Other Asian
1
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.46%
Other
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
40.4%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.16%
No qualifications
28
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
66.06%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.67%
Shared ownership
1
0.92%
Other social rented
1
0.92%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Horwich North

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £289K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£396,000£312
Semi-Detached48£227,500£247
Terraced64£164,000£202
Flats13£115,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£406,495£115,000£230,000£164,000
2026£388,000£105,000£222,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£319£188£230£200
2026£316£174£248£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202513, The Strand, Bolton, BL6 6DBDetachedLeasehold£305,000
03 Oct 202510, Broadway, Bolton, BL6 6BYDetachedFreehold£440,500
21 Jan 202642, Kensington Drive, Bolton, BL6 6AEDetachedFreehold£417,000
10 Dec 202535, Kensington Drive, Bolton, BL6 6AEDetachedFreehold£395,000
20 Nov 202513, Kensington Drive, Bolton, BL6 6AEDetachedLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the BL6 6DB postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 6DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLever Park SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHorwich Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 6DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 6DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTexaco427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DTWalking directions to Texaco
0.4 miPremier349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DTWalking directions to Premier

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 6DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
WardHorwich NorthE05014827
ParishHorwichE04000002
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horwich South & MiddlebrookE02000990
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 007EE01004884
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 6DB

Is BL6 6DB (Horwich South & Middlebrook) safe?

The area around BL6 6DB records about 74 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.

What is the average house price near BL6 6DB?

The median sale price around BL6 6DB in Horwich South & Middlebrook is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 6DB?

There are 8 schools close to BL6 6DB, including Lever Park School (Good), Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good) and St Mary's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL6 6DB?

BL6 6DB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL6 6DB (Horwich South & Middlebrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 6DB is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.