Postcode BL6 7ER is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year. The median sale price in Horwich North is £206,500 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,750 and £310,000. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,646 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from BL6 7ER.
Horwich North near BL6 7ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £762,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £395,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £219,400 | £258 |
| Terraced | 68 | £165,350 | £202 |
| Flats | 13 | £101,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £407,008 | £114,750 | £230,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £369,500 | £96,750 | £199,000 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £320 | £199 | £233 | £200 |
| 2026 | £312 | £173 | £255 | £202 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 19, Wilderswood Avenue, Bolton, BL6 7ES | Terraced | Freehold | £165,700 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 6, Wilderswood Court, Bolton, BL6 7HS | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Douglas Close, Bolton, BL6 7EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 133, Brownlow Road, Bolton, BL6 7EN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 22, Douglas Avenue, Bolton, BL6 7EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the BL6 7ER postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 31 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beacon Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
Beacon Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Lever Park School | Academy special sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
Lever Park School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2019
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL6 7ER records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL6 7ER in Horwich North is £206,500 (about £248 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BL6 7ER, including Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Beacon Primary School (Good) and Lever Park School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL6 7ER scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,646 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 7ER is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.