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Blackrod, United Kingdom
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Blackrod is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,086. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Blackrod
Blackrod is a town and civil parish situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled in the historic county of Lancashire, Blackrod is approximately four miles northeast of Wigan and 6+1⁄2 miles west of Bolton. According to the 2011 United Kingdom census, the town has a population of 5,345.
Blackrod was once a centre for coal mining.
People
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| Population | 5,086 |
| Population Density | 77 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5923°, -2.5803° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,416 |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
About Blackrod
Blackrod is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,086. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blackrod vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Blackrod vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,416 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,416 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $835 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 463 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.2% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $246,643 |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,085 |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,034 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blackrod
Blackrod has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 66.3 sq mi (171.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5923°N, 2.5803°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Blackrod has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 66.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.2% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Schools in Blackrod
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blackrod Church School | - | - | - | - |
| Aspull Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Blackrod
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The Thread 102.8FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Blackrod
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum | ||||
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Bicycle Museum | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| Catalyst Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Mining Museum | ||||
| Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre | ||||
| Leigh Town Hall Archives | ||||
| Lymm Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum Of Policing In Cheshire | ||||
| Museum of Wigan Life | ||||
| North West Computer Museum | ||||
| North West Computer Museum | ||||
| North West Museum of Road Transport | ||||
| Prescot Museum | ||||
| RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre | ||||
| Rainhill Railway Museum | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribchester Roman Museum | ||||
| Smithy Heritage Centre | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| Warrington Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill | ||||
| Winding House | ||||
| World of Glass |
Libraries in Blackrod
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Altrincham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bamber Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Book-Cycle Beech Hill | 0.0 | |||||
| Boothstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burtonwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadishead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library Farnworth | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Tree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coronation Road Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Culcheth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davyhulme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Euxton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Golborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grappenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haydock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindley Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsfold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Wellbeing Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Hulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Lever Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostock Community & College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostock Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymm Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Green Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss Bank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton-le-Willows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orrell Bookcycle | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Padgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penketh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainhill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Savick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shevington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skelmersdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Standish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatto Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Tyldesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urmston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westhoughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Widnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winstanley College - The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worsley Village Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blackrod
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Altrincham Market | |||||
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Earlestown Outdoor Market | |||||
| Farnworth Indoor Market | |||||
| Leigh Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Penwortham Farmers Market | |||||
| Prescot Indoor Market | |||||
| Preston New Markets | |||||
| Rixton Car Boot | |||||
| Small Outdoor Market | |||||
| Urmston Market Hall | |||||
| Warrington Market | |||||
| Warrington Outdoor Market | |||||
| Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Westhoughton Market | |||||
| Widnes Market | |||||
| Wigan Market |
Hotels in Blackrod
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blackrod
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blackrod
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Blackrod
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Blackrod
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blackrod
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Blackrod
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blackrod
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ts Brewery | ||||
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Dunham Massey Brewery | ||||
| Problem Child Brewing | ||||
| Prospect Brewery | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Stubborn Mule Brewery and Tap | ||||
| Three B's Brewery | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Wigan Brewhouse | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Blackrod
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| CorpAcq Stadium | ||
| Deepdale Stadium | ||
| Sir Tom Finney Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Blackrod
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Blackrod
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blackrod
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aspull Moor Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Blackrod
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary Solutions Limited | ||
| Ashton Health Centre | ||
| Back in Motion | ||
| Bamber Bridge Clinic | ||
| Broadoaks Child Development Centre | ||
| Brookfield Clinic | ||
| CHEC Community Eye Care | ||
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) | ||
| Clayton Brook Clinic | ||
| Gold Standard Foot Care | ||
| Haydock Lodge | ||
| Maple House | ||
| Sexual Health Services | ||
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Lantern Centre | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit | ||
| The Rehab Hut | ||
| With You |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackrod
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aspull Methodist Church | |
| Blackrod Methodist Church | |
| Haigh & Aspull Parish Church of St. David | |
| Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception | |
| St Elizabeth of Hungary | |
| St. Katharine's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Blackrod?
Blackrod has a population of 5,086 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 66.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Blackrod expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,416, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $246,643 (13% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Blackrod?
Blackrod has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blackrod?
The unemployment rate in Blackrod is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $835. There are 463 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blackrod?
The median home value in Blackrod is $246,643. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,085. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.
How are the schools in Blackrod?
27.4% of adults in Blackrod hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Blackrod?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Blackrod is 4.4% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 23.5% Asian. 87.7% of residents speak only English at home. 3.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.