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BL6 5BS - Overview

Postcode BL6 5BS
Date of introduction Jan - 1980
Date of retirement N/A
Parish name Blackrod
Ward name Horwich South & Blackrod
County name (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB)
Region North West
UK Country name England
Local authority Bolton
Parliamentary name Bolton West
County Electoral Division
European Electoral Region North West
NHS England Region
Standard Statistical Region North West
Travel to Work Area Manchester
Primary Care Trust Bolton Teaching
Built-up Area
Built-up Area Sub-division
Local Enterprise Partnership Greater Manchester
Police Force Area Greater Manchester
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Integrated Care Board NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Sub ICB NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00T
Census Area Statistics ward Blackrod
2005 ‘Statistical’ ward Horwich and Blackrod
International Territorial Level 1 North West (England)
International Territorial Level 2 Greater Manchester
International Territorial Level 3 Greater Manchester North West
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester
National Park Name England (non-National Park)

BL6 5BS - Map and Location information

Easting 362217
Northing 0410340
Latitude 53.5882721
Longitude -2.5722449

BL6 5BS - 2011 Census Data

2011 Census Super Group Suburbanites
2011 Census Group Semi-detached suburbia
2011 Census Sub Group Semi-detached ageing
2011 Census MSOA Bolton 009
2011 Census LSOA Bolton 009B
2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup Suburban services
2011 Census Workplace Zone Group Primarily residential suburbs
2011 Rural Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town

Member of Parliament (MP) for BL6 5BS

Phil Brickell MP
    Phil Brickell
  • Name: Phil Brickell
  • Party: Labour
  • Constituency: Bolton West
  • Start Date: 04-07-2024
Chris Green
    Chris Green
  • Name: Chris Green
  • Party: Conservative
  • Constituency: Bolton West
  • Start Date: 07-05-2015

Recent crimes reported nearby BL6 5BS.

Our data shows a total of 16 crimes nearby to BL6 5BS, from Jan 2022 to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. BL6 5BS is in the Bolton 009B LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA) is a geographic area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the reporting of small area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as Super Output Areas. In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones. There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern Ireland, 6,976 Data Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500 people or 650 households. This is an average and postcode BL6 5BS ( LSOA Area - Bolton 009B ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby BL6 5BS .

Month Reported by Location Crime type Last outcome
Aug 2024 British Transport Police On or near Blackrod (Station) Public order
Jul 2024 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Alderbank Other crime Action to be taken by another organisation
May 2024 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Chorley Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2024 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Marchwood Close Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2024 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Chorley Road Criminal damage and arson Status update unavailable
Dec 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Chorley Road Burglary Status update unavailable
Oct 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Hazel Pear Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Alderbank Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Aug 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Ealand Chase Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Haxey Walk Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Haxey Walk Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Haxey Walk Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Haxey Walk Violence and sexual offences Further investigation is not in the public interest
May 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Chorley Road Criminal damage and arson Status update unavailable
Apr 2023 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Bensey Rise Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2022 Lancashire Constabulary On or near Ealand Chase Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified

Schools nearby BL6 5BS.

Our data contains 14 schools nearby the postcode BL6 5BS. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL6 5BS. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with BL6.
  • School name: Lostock Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 209 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 104 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 08-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Glengarth Drive, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4PS
  • Website: http://www.lostock.bolton.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01204333733
  • School name: Blackrod Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 315
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 315 (Boys: 162 / Girls: 153 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-12-2011 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL6 5SY
  • Website: www.blackrodprimary.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01204333488
  • School name: Claypool Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 247
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 241 (Boys: 128 / Girls: 113 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-01-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Salisbury Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LN
  • Website: http://www.claypool.bolton.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01204333426
  • School name: Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary controlled school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 266
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 244 (Boys: 130 / Girls: 114 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5DE
  • Website: www.blackrodchurchschool.com
  • Telephone: 01204333520
  • School name: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 420
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 324 (Boys: 162 / Girls: 162 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 13-01-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6AA
  • Website: http://www.horwichparish.net
  • Telephone: 01204333147
  • School name: St Mary's RC Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 5
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 226
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 216 (Boys: 100 / Girls: 116 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 04-03-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Victoria Road, Horwich, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EP
  • Website: www.st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01204333625
  • School name: St Joseph's RC High School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 16
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1050
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1034 (Boys: 520 / Girls: 514 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 07-12-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
  • Website: www.stjosephsbolton.org.uk
  • Telephone: 01204697456
  • School name: Rivington Foundation Primary School
  • School type: Foundation school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 105
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 113 (Boys: 59 / Girls: 54 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 29-01-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE
  • Website: www.rivingtonprimaryschool.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01204696951
  • School name: Cumberland School
  • School type: Other independent special school
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 7
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Not applicable
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 96
  • Number of pupils (at 20-01-2022): 68 (Boys: 57 / Girls: 11 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-01-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX
  • Website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/our-schools/cumberland-school/
  • Telephone: 01204324446
  • School name: Lever Park School
  • School type: Academy special sponsor led
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 16
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 69
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 88 (Boys: 74 / Girls: 14 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 25-04-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Stocks Park Drive, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6DE
  • Website: www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk
  • Telephone: 01204332666
  • School name: Rivington and Blackrod High School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1888
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1507 (Boys: 745 / Girls: 762 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 15-06-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU
  • Website: http://www.rbhs.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01204333266
  • School name: St Catherine's CofE Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 236
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 243 (Boys: 129 / Girls: 114 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 17-03-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ
  • Website: http://www.st-catherines.bolton.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01204332636
  • School name: Beacon Primary School
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 2
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 184 (Boys: 92 / Girls: 92 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 29-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7AL
  • Website: www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01204333545
  • School name: Chorley New Road Primary Academy
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 315
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 311 (Boys: 151 / Girls: 160 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 29-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EW
  • Website: http://www.cnr.bolton.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01204337046

Historical House Sale Prices in BL6 5BS

Date Price Property Type Leasehold / Freehold Address
Dec 2022 £26,600 Other Freehold 9, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Nov 2021 £184,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 11, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jul 2021 £190,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 36, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Sep 2020 £215,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 2, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jun 2019 £121,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 2, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Dec 2017 £60,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 8, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Aug 2017 £142,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 16, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
May 2014 £175,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 9, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Aug 2013 £133,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 48, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Nov 2012 £130,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 24, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Nov 2011 £95,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 24, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Feb 2007 £170,500 Terraced Freehold 7, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Aug 2006 £212,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 9, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jun 2006 £125,000 Terraced Freehold 3, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Apr 2004 £135,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 12, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Aug 2003 £115,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 12, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Oct 2001 £84,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 12, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Aug 2001 £78,000 Semi Detached Freehold 13, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Apr 2001 £44,000 Terraced Freehold 5, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Dec 2000 £86,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 34, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Oct 2000 £86,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 44, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Feb 2000 £64,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 4, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Nov 1999 £52,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 30, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Oct 1999 £72,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 34, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jun 1999 £55,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 56, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Mar 1999 £67,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 34, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Oct 1998 £47,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 16, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Sep 1998 £61,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 50, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jun 1998 £60,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 50, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Oct 1997 £46,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 56, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS
Jul 1996 £35,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 28, Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL6 5BS

Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL6 5BS .

  • Average download speed: 175.8 Mbps
  • Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
  • Average upload speed: 14 Mbps
  • Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
  • Average data usage (per month): 291 GB
Broadband speeds and the number of connections in BL6 5BS
less than 2Mbps 2Mbps - 5Mbps 5Mbps - 10Mbps 10Mbps - 20Mbps 30Mbps - 300Mbps over 300 Mbps
0 0 1 2 19 3
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.

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