Horwich sits on the upland fringe of Bolton, bordering the heather and reservoirs of the West Pennine Moors and within easy reach of Winter Hill and Rivington. That position gives it unexpectedly attractive walking country and wide views, while still functioning as a commuter town for Manchester and surrounding centres.
Historically it expanded in the 19th century around engineering and railway work, most famously the Horwich Works; the closure of heavy industry reshaped the local economy and the former works site has been redeveloped into the Middlebrook retail and business area, including the University of Bolton Stadium. Today Horwich mixes suburban housing, light industry and active community life, with local clubs, green spaces and a strong sense of local identity rooted in its industrial past and moorland setting.
Postcode districts covering Horwich
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 15.4 miles
- Liverpool 20.5 miles
- Preston 14.1 miles
- Oldham 18 miles
- St. Helens 13.4 miles
- Wigan 5.9 miles
- Warrington 14.6 miles
- Burnley 17.8 miles
- Blackburn 11.1 miles
- Bolton 3.8 miles
- Stockport 20.1 miles
- Salford 12.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Horwich North Ward 0.3 miles
- Bottom o' th' Moor Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Horwich Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Horwich South & Blackrod Ward 1.7 miles
- Rivington Parish 2 miles
- Anderton Parish 2.2 miles
- Smithills Ward 2.2 miles
- Blackrod Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor Ward 2.3 miles
- Wingates Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill Ward 2.7 miles
- Aspull Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Horwich
BL6 7LR, BL6 7FL, BL6 9NQ, BL6 6AD, BL6 6TH, BL6 5NH, BL6 4LU, BL6 7LZ, BL6 6AE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.5 miles
- Horwich Parkway Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Blackrod Railway Station 1.7 miles
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Schools in Horwich
- Chorley New Road Primary Academy Primary
- Claypool Primary School Primary
- Horwich Parish C of E Primary School Primary
- Lever Park School Special
- St Catherine's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's RC High School Secondary
- St Mary's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 4.3 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.3 miles
- School Stadium 8 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 9.7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.7 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 10.9 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 11.7 miles