Postcode BL6 7HF 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 £210,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Station Park.
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 48.2% 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 26 ft away from BL6 7HF.
Horwich North near BL6 7HF 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Station Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Station Park |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (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 | 48 | £395,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £221,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 71 | £165,000 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 54, Longworth Road, Bolton, BL6 7BE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 58, Longworth Road, Bolton, BL6 7BE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 22, Bridge Street, Bolton, BL6 7BT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 101, Longworth Road, Bolton, BL6 7EY | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 80, Church Street, Bolton, BL6 6AB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the BL6 7HF postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL6 7HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | V&M Convenience Store | Catherine Street West, Bolton, BL6 7JY | Walking directions to V&M Convenience Store |
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 7HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL6 7HF 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 7HF in Horwich North is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BL6 7HF, including Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Lever Park School (Good) and Beacon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL6 7HF 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 7HF is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.