Postcode insights

BL6 6RD

Higher Barn

Horwich North

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Detailed insights for BL6 6RD

Overview

Postcode BL6 6RD is located in a rural village, 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
4.7%
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

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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 10 ft away from BL6 6RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Horwich South & Middlebrook near BL6 6RD 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL6 6RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRidgmont ParkLargeWalking directions to Ridgmont Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
1,710.1 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
225
95.34%
Other White
4
1.69%
Other Asian
3
1.27%
Other
3
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
48.53%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.78%
No qualifications
21
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
68.87%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.66%
Social rents from council
3
2.83%
Other social rented
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 6RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202511, Higher Barn, Bolton, BL6 6RDTerracedFreehold£183,000
27 Feb 20268, Ridgmont Close, Bolton, BL6 6RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
15 Dec 20254, Latham Row, Bolton, BL6 6QZTerracedLeasehold£275,000
02 Jul 2025Rivington Bank, Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL6 6REDetachedFreehold£735,000
26 Mar 20251, Greenway, Bolton, BL6 6RPDetachedFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the BL6 6RD postcode area, located within Horwich South & Middlebrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 6RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryClaypool Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableLever Park SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6RD, 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 Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 6RD

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

The area around BL6 6RD 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 6RD?

The median sale price around BL6 6RD 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 6RD?

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

How deprived is the area around BL6 6RD?

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

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