Postcode insights

BL6 7QE

Scholes Bank

Horwich South & Blackrod

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Detailed insights for BL6 7QE

Overview

Postcode BL6 7QE is located in an urban city, within the Horwich South & Blackrod ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Horwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Horwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from BL6 7QE.

Flood risk

Low

Horwich North near BL6 7QE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackrod located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL6 7QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Blackrod

N/A

Walking directions to Blackrod

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,647.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.28(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.51(+61%)
Public order
13.35(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.61(-35%)
Shoplifting
11.61(+101%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
93.13%
Other White
5
1.91%
Other Black
3
1.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.15%
Indian
2
0.76%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
34.07%
No qualifications
52
23.01%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.39%
Apprenticeship
16
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.34%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25.41%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Horwich South & Blackrod

Median price£222,248
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £285K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) in Horwich South & Blackrod area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £480,000.

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 South & Blackrod over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£337,498£300
Semi-Detached71£230,000£272
Terraced69£170,000£203
Flats10£131,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horwich South & Blackrod

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,000£86,000£152,000£131,995
2017£225,000£102,000£152,500£120,000
2018£274,000£106,500£155,000£119,196
2019£274,995£95,500£166,000£122,250
2020£275,000£104,000£180,000£134,250
2021£295,000£100,500£196,995£150,000
2022£332,500£121,500£224,400£160,000
2023£349,495£128,250£231,000£170,000
2024£329,995£121,000£243,495£165,000
2025£350,000£127,500£245,000£167,625
2026£340,000£140,000£205,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£143£177£156
2017£206£156£171£135
2018£234£154£194£145
2019£247£147£194£144
2020£245£165£205£163
2021£264£165£225£172
2022£292£188£274£196
2023£335£190£256£189
2024£326£182£293£197
2025£320£192£280£202
2026£301£210£269£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horwich South & Blackrod.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horwich South & Blackrod in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL6 7QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 20252, Scholes Bank, Bolton, BL6 7QEOtherFreehold£148,000
01 May 202515, Scholes Bank, Bolton, BL6 7QQTerracedLeasehold£249,950
27 Jun 202566, Mary Street West, Bolton, BL6 7JUTerracedLeasehold£140,000
20 Feb 202624, Heaviley Grove, Bolton, BL6 7QGTerracedLeasehold£117,000
18 Jun 20256, Heaviley Grove, Bolton, BL6 7QGTerracedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BL6 7QE postcode area, located within Horwich North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL6 7QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeacon Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryRivington and Blackrod High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL6 7QE

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

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 7QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Wright

Horwich South & Blackrod - Elected 7 May 2026

Horwich & Blackrod First Independents

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
ParishHorwichE04000002
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horwich NorthE02000987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 004AE01004777
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL6 7QE

Is BL6 7QE (Horwich North) safe?

The area around BL6 7QE records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7QE?

The median sale price around BL6 7QE in Horwich North is £222,248 (about £262 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL6 7QE?

There are 6 schools close to BL6 7QE, including Beacon Primary School (Good), St Catherine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Rivington and Blackrod High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL6 7QE?

The closest station to BL6 7QE is Blackrod, about 1,541 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL6 7QE?

BL6 7QE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,187 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL6 7QE is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Wright (Horwich & Blackrod First Independents).

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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.