Horwich South & Blackrod sits in the metropolitan borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, straddling the suburban edges of Horwich and the more village‑like Blackrod. The ward benefits from its proximity to the West Pennine Moors and countryside attractions around Rivington, giving a pleasant mix of commuter neighbourhoods and access to popular walking and outdoor spots.
The area has an industrial heritage - notably the former locomotive works at Horwich - that has been reworked into retail, leisure and business uses around Middlebrook, while Blackrod keeps a quieter, historic feel. Good rail links to Manchester and Preston and road access via the M61 make it a practical base for commuters, and local clubs, parks and leisure facilities give it a strong community character.
Postcode districts covering Horwich South & Blackrod
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 16.6 miles
- Liverpool 19 miles
- Birkenhead 24.7 miles
- Preston 13.7 miles
- Oldham 19.6 miles
- St. Helens 12.1 miles
- Wigan 4.4 miles
- Warrington 14.1 miles
- Burnley 19.2 miles
- Blackburn 11.8 miles
- Blackpool 24.2 miles
- Bolton 5.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blackrod Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Horwich Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Anderton Parish 1.3 miles
- Aspull Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Aspull, New Springs & Whelley Ward 1.8 miles
- Horwich North Ward 2 miles
- Haigh Parish 2.1 miles
- Rivington Parish 2.1 miles
- Adlington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bottom o' th' Moor Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Worthington Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Adlington & Anderton Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Horwich South & Blackrod
BL6 5BJ, BL6 5HA, BL6 5DY, BL6 5NU, BL6 5TE, BL6 5SF, BL6 9NQ, BL6 5LB, BL6 9JB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.5 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.3 miles
- Blackrod Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Horwich Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels in Horwich South & Blackrod Ad
- The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 3
- Premier Inn Bolton 3
- Premier Inn Bolton West 3
- The Bridge Inn Hotel
- Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel 3
Schools in Horwich South & Blackrod
- Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Primary
- Blackrod Primary School Primary
- Chorley New Road Primary Academy Primary
- St Catherine's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's RC High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 4.7 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 5.8 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- School Stadium 9.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 10 miles
- Lathom House Estate 10.3 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 11.3 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.4 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 12.3 miles