Postcode BL6 6JW is located in a rural town, within the Horwich South & Blackrod area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich East area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year. The median sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod is £229,998 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Horwich East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,488 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Horwich East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from BL6 6JW.
Horwich East near BL6 6JW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Horwich Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Horwich Parkway |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £229,998 (about £265 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 | 61 | £320,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £233,250 | £269 |
| Terraced | 76 | £170,000 | £207 |
| Flats | 11 | £132,000 | £200 |
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 | £336,995 | £127,500 | £249,498 | £168,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £136,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
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 | £323 | £208 | £286 | £202 |
| 2026 | £301 | £205 | £262 | £219 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the BL6 6JW postcode area, located within Horwich East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 6JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Mansell Way, Middlebrook, Bolton, BL6 6JS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 43-53 The Linkway, Middlebrook, Bolton, BL6 6JA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Mansell Way, Bolton, BL6 6JS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 6JW, 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 6JW records about 77 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL6 6JW in Horwich South & Blackrod is £229,998 (about £265 per square foot) based on 226 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BL6 6JW, including St Joseph's RC High School (Requires improvement), Chorley New Road Primary Academy (Good) and Claypool Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL6 6JW is Horwich Parkway, about 322 m away.
BL6 6JW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,488 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 6JW 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).