Postcode BL6 6NU is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year. The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ridgmont Park.
Horwich East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich East has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL6 6NU.
Horwich East near BL6 6NU 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 | Ridgmont Park | Large | Walking directions to Ridgmont Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £433,498 |
| Flats | 16 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich North
In the BL6 6NU postcode area, located within Horwich East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 6NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 567 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.