What’s changing in Blackrod
BL6, Bolton · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 2 November 2026
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House prices in Blackrod
Over the last six months, 56 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Blackrod. Half sold for more than £226,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £74,000 and the dearest £462,750.
- 610 Manchester Road, BlackrodTerraced house · Thu 17 Sept£240,000
- 68 Lancashire Way, HorwichDetached house · Tue 15 Sept£335,000
- 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BlackrodSemi-detached house · Wed 2 Sept£215,000
- 69 Hill Lane, BlackrodSemi-detached house · Wed 2 Sept£200,000
- 516 Manchester Road, BlackrodTerraced house · Tue 1 Sept£200,000
- 6 Hornby Close, AdlingtonDetached house · Fri 28 Aug£365,000
- 96 Church Street, BlackrodTerraced house · Wed 26 Aug£210,000
- 1 Newark Close, BlackrodDetached house · Fri 14 Aug£325,000
Businesses in Blackrod
- AlifsTakeaway · 160m 4
- PremierConvenience store · 120m 5
- HALO Hair studioHair salon · 0.1 miles
- Black Rod Osteopathic PracticeComplementary and alternative medicine · 120m
- Blackrod & Bolton Goju Ryu KarateMartial arts club · 0.2 miles
- Sharperedges Scissors LtdPet groomer · 130m
- Mercury Motorcyle TrainingAutomotive service · 0.2 miles
- Pure Bathroom CollectionBathroom remodeling · 0.5 miles
Planning applications in Blackrod
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Approved: New signs at Land Adjcent Rossendale Drive Adlington
Application for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. illuminated V stack sign, 9no. flag pole signs, 1no. illuminated stack sign, 5no. low level directional signs, 2no. small elevation mounted signs, "Sales Office" Elevation Sign and Site/Developer Name Illuminated elevation sign
Land Adjcent Rossendale Drive Adlington PR6 9AB -
5 new homes at Land At Fairbairn Street Bolton
ERECTION OF 5 NO. DWELLINGS
Land At Fairbairn Street Bolton BL6 5NF -
Approved: Demolition at Land At Council Depot Blackrod Bypass Bolton
DEMOLITION OF THREE EXISTING STORAGE BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF A NEW STORAGE BUILDING (B8)
Land At Council Depot Blackrod Bypass Bolton BL6 5DS -
Change of use at 68 Church Street Bolton
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (CLASS C3) TO 6 NO. BEDROOM SHORT TERM CONTRACTOR OR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION (SUI GENERIS)
68 Church Street Bolton BL6 5EQ -
Loft conversion at 3 Clifton Drive Bolton
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A DORMER AT REAR
3 Clifton Drive Bolton BL6 5ET
Roadworks and road closures in Blackrod
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Roadworks on Hawkshaw Street (Grain)
28 Oct to 3 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.
Hawkshaw Street, Horwich, Bolton -
Roadworks on St John Street (Sp Electricity North West)
4 Nov to 12 Nov. A new connection to a building in the road and on the pavement.
St John Street, Horwich, Bolton -
Temporary lights on Bolton Road (National Highways)
1 Dec to 2 Dec. Road repairs in the road. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Bolton Road, Anderton -
Temporary lights on Crown Lane (National Highways)
2 Dec to 3 Dec. Road repairs in the road. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Crown Lane, Horwich, Bolton
Fuel prices near Blackrod
- UnleadedCheapest 164.9p at Horwich Service Station, 1.7 miles · most around 170.9p · dearest 198.9p · 5 stations
- DieselCheapest 189.7p at Asda Horwich Superstore, 1.9 miles · most around 197.9p · dearest 219.9p · 5 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Blackrod
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New caterer: sulmojventures
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
31 Berne Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7QZ -
New restaurant or café: MOCA Manchester
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
137-141 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QF -
New restaurant or café: Casa e Sapori
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
94-96 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7A -
New shop: SD Local
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
50 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE
Street reports in Blackrod
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Fly-tipping reported: Anderton Lane
Reported to Chorley Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Anderton Lane, Anderton
Schools in Blackrod
- Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School School remains Good (2023)
- Blackrod Primary School Outstanding (2024)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1
- Beacon Primary School Good (2023)
- St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Blackrod
- Blackrod House Good (2023)
- Knightswood Care Home Good (2020)
- Vale House Good (2018)
- St Catherine’s Good (2022)
- Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street Good (2018): outstanding in 1, good in 4
- Horwich Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2024
- Kildonan House Good (2016)
- Rivington View Nursing Home Good (2019)
Charities in Blackrod
- Blackrod Sports And Community Centre Charitable Incorporated Organisation Blackrod Sports and Community Centre CIO has a rolling Tenancy at Will and is due to sign a lease with Bolton Council as the owner to…
- Moorside Rangers Youth And Community Association Provision of coaching and organised football for boys and girls aged 4-18 and open age players.The development of football for children…
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Katharines, Blackrod Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons and…
- Horwich Spiritualist Church Horwich Spiritualist Church is based in Lancashire, and is a religious charity supporting its congregation, visitors & the wider…
- Blackrod County Primary School Parent Teacher And Friends Association To raise money to benefit the children of Blackrod Primary School