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 miles24.5 km
- Liverpool 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Preston 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Oldham 17.8 miles28.6 km
- St. Helens 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Wigan 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Warrington 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Burnley 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Blackburn 11 miles17.7 km
- Bolton 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Stockport 20 miles32.1 km
- Salford 12.2 miles19.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Bottom o' th' Moor Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Horwich Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Smithills Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Horwich South & Blackrod Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Rivington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Anderton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Blackrod Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Wingates Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Aspull Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Adlington & Anderton Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Horwich North
BL6 6EL, BL6 6NT, BL6 6QH, BL6 7DD, BL6 5PQ, BL6 7QQ, BL6 7LX, BL6 5PG, BL6 6DB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Horwich Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Blackrod Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Horwich North Ad
- The Bolton Stadium Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Bridge Hotel 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
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 miles2.2 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- School Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Gigg Lane Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.5 miles17 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Heaton Park Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km