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Westhoughton East

About

Westhoughton East is a residential area located in the town of Westhoughton, part of the wider Bolton borough. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some newer developments. It is well-connected to Bolton town centre and nearby Manchester via road and public transport links, including bus routes and the nearby Westhoughton railway station.

The area has local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Westhoughton East is close to the larger retail and leisure facilities in Westhoughton town centre, including supermarkets and dining options. The surrounding landscape includes green spaces like Cricketers Way Park, providing recreational opportunities for residents. The area is primarily residential, with a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Westhoughton East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westhoughton East is £47,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Westhoughton East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westhoughton East Population

9,747

Population density

1,954.6 per km²

Demographics

British

8,886

91.2%

Indian

164

1.68%

Other White

119

1.22%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.01%

Pakistani

0.75%

Total population: 9,743

Housing

Owns outright

1,814

42.86%

Owns with a mortgage

1,564

36.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

492

11.63%

Other social rented

170

4.02%

Other forms of private rent

1.82%

Total households: 4,232

Property prices in Westhoughton East

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Westhoughton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£350,000	£264,000	£299,245	£425,000	£515,000
Flats	18	£116,500	£84,600	£97,125	£126,875	£135,000
Semi-Detached	44	£225,500	£147,550	£207,250	£260,500	£315,950
Terraced	45	£222,250	£147,200	£175,000	£235,595	£250,000

10 years median price trend in Westhoughton East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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