Postcode BL6 7LU is located in an urban city, within the Horwich North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich North area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Horwich North is £35,700 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Horwich North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 12.9% 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 of residents in Horwich North is £35,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BL6 7LU.
Horwich North near BL6 7LU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Horwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £980,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £116,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £236,950 |
| Terraced | 75 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horwich North
In the BL6 7LU postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 7LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | V&M Convenience Store | Catherine Street West, Bolton, BL6 7JY | Walking directions to V&M Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.