Brooke Close Horwich, Bolton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL6), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3406708.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Station Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kildonan House, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2012-2021 (10); 2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (55% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 86 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Dickinson Street West, Horwich, Bolton, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 2 HARRISON STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7AH, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Vale House, Vale Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5RF, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- HORWICH LOCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 5UE, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Horwich Loco Industrial Estate Chorley New Road Horwich Bolton BL6 5WG, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- HORWICH LOCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 5UE, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND AT FORMER HORWICH LOCO WORKS HK RACING, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 128 m and 130 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL6 5QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL6 5WP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackrod 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Horwich Parkway 550,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Adlington (Lancashire) 167,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mottram Street Horwich | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 33.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kildonan House | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horwich Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Horwich Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Winter Hey Lane, Horwich Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Station Park 4.0 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,780 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lever Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lever Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Rivington Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Clough | Valley | 310 m west |
| Jepson's Clough | Valley | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Hopwood Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Hamer's Creek | Bay | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lever Park | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lower Rivington Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 13 |
8 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bolton: see them on the Bolton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOCA Manchester BL6 5QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bridge Church Horwich BL6 5QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2018 |
| sulmojventures BL6 7QZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Donner 24 BL6 5QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Feb 2026 |
| JR's Ale House BL6 5QW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2023 |
| T Wright Ltd BL6 5QE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Golden Harvest BL6 5QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company BL6 7JG | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Flockton Court residents BL6 7JG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Co-op BL6 7PA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Prime Food BL6 7QJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Beeley's Bar BL6 7QH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Crown Hotel BL6 7QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Leo's Restaraunt BL6 7QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| The Bolton Gin Company Limited BL6 7JH | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Mr James Greeley (retailers - other, BL6 7AD) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BL6 5QF) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings sulmojventures (other catering premises, BL6 7QZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Casa e Sapori (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings SD Local (retailers - other, BL6 7AE) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bosworth Street · Pembroke Close · Richmond Street · Beatrice Street · Herbert Street · Hughes Avenue · Back Chorley New Road East · Beatrice Mews · Catherines Close · Rock Street · Berne Avenue · Curteis Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.