Postcode insights

BL6 7PQ

Winter Hey Lane

Horwich North

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Detailed insights for BL6 7PQ

Overview

Postcode BL6 7PQ 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 and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year. The nearest station is Blackrod, about 1 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Horwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Horwich North is £36,853 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from BL6 7PQ.

Flood risk

High

Horwich North near BL6 7PQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL6 7PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miOld Station ParkLargeWalking directions to Old Station Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,827.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.2(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.07(+162%)
Public order
23.17(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.72(+142%)
Vehicle crime
13.03(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
83.89%
Other White
15
5.03%
Indian
14
4.7%
Chinese
6
2.01%
Other Asian
4
1.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
25.95%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.94%
No qualifications
46
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.98%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
50.57%
Owns outright
38
21.84%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.22%
Other social rented
14
8.05%
Social rents from council
5
2.87%
Total households: 174

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025Unit 9, Locke Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL6 7PNOtherFreehold£67,000
24 Oct 202520, Robinson Street, Bolton, BL6 7NSTerracedLeasehold£153,000
31 Oct 2025106A, Winter Hey Lane, Bolton, BL6 7PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
21 Feb 2025114, Winter Hey Lane, Bolton, BL6 7PJTerracedFreehold£150,000
24 Apr 202612, Dixon Street, Bolton, BL6 7PHTerracedLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the BL6 7PQ postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 7PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeacon Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHorwich Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 7PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL6 7PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food75-81 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miAldi2 Mason Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QHWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miIcelandChorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QHWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury's Local72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miV&M Convenience StoreCatherine Street West, Bolton, BL6 7JYWalking directions to V&M Convenience Store

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 7PQ, 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 NorthE02000987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 004EE01004890
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 7PQ

Is BL6 7PQ (Horwich North) safe?

The area around BL6 7PQ records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near BL6 7PQ?

The median sale price around BL6 7PQ in Horwich North is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 7PQ?

There are 7 schools close to BL6 7PQ, including St Catherine's CofE Primary School (Good), Beacon Primary School (Good) and Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL6 7PQ?

BL6 7PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL6 7PQ (Horwich North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 7PQ 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.