Postcode insights

BL6 6EP

Victoria Road

Horwich North

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Detailed insights for BL6 6EP

Overview

Postcode BL6 6EP 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 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 nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Horwich South & Middlebrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Horwich South & Middlebrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from BL6 6EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 6EP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 6EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Horwich Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Horwich Parkway

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
154
Population density
1,341.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.55(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(-11%)
Other theft
13.07(+98%)
Burglary
7.95(+44%)
Vehicle crime
6.82(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
86.54%
Other
6
3.85%
Other White
4
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.92%
Irish
3
1.92%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
50%
Level 3 (A level)
24
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
8.2%
No qualifications
9
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 122

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
69.57%
Social rents from council
7
10.14%
Other social rented
6
8.7%
Owns outright
4
5.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
5.8%
Total households: 69

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025255, Victoria Road, Bolton, BL6 6EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,950
11 Jul 2025257, Victoria Road, Bolton, BL6 6EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,950
18 Jul 20255, Moreton Close, Bolton, BL6 6GLFlatsLeasehold£222,500
19 Mar 2025268, Victoria Road, Bolton, BL6 6EATerracedFreehold£160,000
06 Mar 202631, College Drive, Bolton, BL6 6GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the BL6 6EP 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 6EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryChorley New Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLever Park SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 6EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 6EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTexaco427 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DTWalking directions to Texaco
0.2 miCo-op Food567 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier349 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DTWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miAsda43-53 The Linkway, Middlebrook, Bolton, BL6 6JAWalking directions to Asda

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 6EP, 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 007DE01004883
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 6EP

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

The area around BL6 6EP 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.

What is the average house price near BL6 6EP?

The median sale price around BL6 6EP 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 6EP?

There are 8 schools close to BL6 6EP, including St Mary's RC Primary School (Good), Chorley New Road Primary Academy (Good) and Lever Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL6 6EP?

The closest station to BL6 6EP is Horwich Parkway, about 1,508 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 6EP?

BL6 6EP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,458 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 6EP 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.