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Horwich - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Horwich

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

A

Schools

Council	Bolton
Crime Rate	Crime data unavailable for this area
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Is Horwich right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Horwich showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Horwich boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Blackrod

village

2.6 km away

Rivington

village

3.6 km away

Lostock

suburb

3.8 km away

Aspull Moor

village

3.9 km away

Wingates

suburb

4.0 km away

Haigh

village

4.3 km away

Blackrod

village

2.6 km away

Rivington

village

3.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Plentiful

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

train

Horwich Parkway

Train

train

Blackrod

Train

train

Lostock

Train

train

Westhoughton

Train

train

Adlington (Lancashire)

Train

motorway

J6M61

Motorway

motorway

J5M61

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

5 Schools

Good

16 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Blackrod Primary School

Outstanding

Markland Hill Primary School

Outstanding

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Good

St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good

Rivington Foundation Primary School

Good

Horwich House Prices

The average house price in Horwich is £226,855, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Horwich house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Horwich graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£226,855

Detached house prices

£362,276

Flats and maisonettes prices

£130,392

Semi-detached house prices

£234,409

Terraced house prices

£170,823

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horwich a nice place to live?

Yes, Horwich is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Greater Manchester. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

What are the best schools in Horwich?

Horwich has 22 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Blackrod Primary School and Markland Hill Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Horwich?

The majority of residents in Horwich identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The most common religion is Christian (58%).