Horwich North is a ward in Bolton, Greater Manchester, covering the northern part of Horwich and the surrounding countryside up towards Rivington and the slopes of Winter Hill. The landscape is notable for landmarks such as Rivington Pike, the local reservoirs and Lever Park, and the prominent Winter Hill transmitter that dominates the skyline.
Historically the town expanded around the railway and the Horwich Locomotive Works, but the ward today is largely residential with a mix of local shops, small businesses and outdoor‑orientated visitors; many residents commute into Bolton and Manchester thanks to good road and rail links including the M61. There’s a strong community feel with active walking, conservation and village groups, and the open countryside makes the area popular for recreation and birdwatching.
Postcode districts covering Horwich North
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 15.2 miles
- Liverpool 20.8 miles
- Preston 14.2 miles
- Oldham 17.8 miles
- St. Helens 13.6 miles
- Wigan 6.1 miles
- Warrington 14.8 miles
- Burnley 17.6 miles
- Blackburn 11 miles
- Bolton 3.6 miles
- Stockport 20 miles
- Salford 12.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bottom o' th' Moor Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Horwich Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Smithills Ward 1.9 miles
- Horwich South & Blackrod Ward 2 miles
- Rivington Parish 2.1 miles
- Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor Ward 2.2 miles
- Anderton Parish 2.4 miles
- Blackrod Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Wingates Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill Ward 2.8 miles
- Aspull Built-up area 3 miles
- Adlington & Anderton Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Horwich North
BL6 5NW, BL6 6RY, BL6 7NR, BL6 7HG, BL6 6BJ, BL6 7HB, BL6 7BL, BL6 5PJ, BL6 6AT … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.7 miles
- Horwich Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Blackrod Railway Station 2 miles
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Schools in Horwich North
- Claypool Primary School Primary
- Horwich Parish C of E Primary School Primary
- Lever Park School Special
- St Mary's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 1.4 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 4.1 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.5 miles
- School Stadium 7.8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.1 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 9.4 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.5 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 10.8 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 11.5 miles