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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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About

The Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill ward lies in the southwestern part of the Bolton metropolitan area. It is primarily a residential district characterised by a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to more recent developments. The area is bordered by open countryside to the west and south, providing a clear transition from town to rural landscapes. Local amenities and services are concentrated along main routes like Church Street and Market Street, serving the community's daily needs.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive red brick tower of St. Bartholomew's Church, which overlooks the area. The ward includes several green spaces, such as the rec on Cricketers Way, and is home to Westhoughton Cricket Club, with a history dating back over a century. The layout reflects its development from a former coal mining and textile community into a modern suburb, while retaining its own separate town identity within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £48,315 per year. There are 4 schools in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £320K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £594,695.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£350,000£293
Semi-Detached62£235,000£257
Terraced47£175,000£223
Flats21£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,000£78,000£143,000£122,500
2017£235,000£80,000£148,000£117,000
2018£250,000£89,950£175,000£120,000
2019£275,000£79,000£166,500£125,000
2020£280,000£86,000£181,500£128,000
2021£308,998£100,000£201,000£148,000
2022£325,000£124,000£222,500£172,375
2023£334,998£120,000£225,000£170,000
2024£322,998£106,000£225,000£176,025
2025£350,000£110,000£230,000£185,000
2026£345,000£120,500£240,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£132£160£141
2017£204£135£167£127
2018£214£146£179£139
2019£208£145£195£137
2020£223£159£197£146
2021£260£165£225£159
2022£290£183£277£201
2023£318£185£261£194
2024£309£181£253£221
2025£298£186£270£223
2026£305£220£251£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

What is the average house price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill?

The median sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill?

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill?

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill sits around rank 19,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill?

The average household income in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is around £48,315 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill?

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53UU

Greenfield Close

BL34SH

Mossland Grove

BL52QD

Roscoe Court

BL53HN

Molyneux Road

BL53DR

Park Terrace

BL53PF

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53AD

Pennine Mews

WN21QG

Mill Lane

BL53DW

Allesley Close

BL53PY

Aireworth Street

BL53DD

Park Road

BL53HQ

Lee Bank

BL53DZ

The Bethel

BL53HZ

James Street

BL53YW

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53DY

Bolton Road

BL53UA

Barnfield Drive

BL53AT

Library Street

BL53QQ

Church Street

BL52QH

Bank Side

BL53BH

Queen Street

BL53DS

Central Drive

BL53LR

Wingates Lane

BL53HG

Platt Lane

BL53AN

Market Street

BL53RF

Thurlwood Croft

BL53NS

Chorley Road

BL53ND

Chorley Road

BL53HP

Molyneux Road

BL52QA

Bank Side

BL53FP

Hazeling Lane

BL53DH

Forest Drive

BL53SD

Mary Hulton Court

BL53GF

Chorley Road

BL34RR

Wigan Road

BL53LX

Lostock Lane

BL53BX

Park Road

BL53DU

Central Drive

BL53RY

Andrews Terrace

BL53RS

Church Street

BL53UB

Captain Lees Road

BL53YJ

Ashcroft Fold

BL53DT

Winterbourne Drive

BL53JA

Grand Junction Way

BL53UY

Brook Meadow

BL53ZR

Cravenwood Rise

BL53PN

Chorley Road

BL53FE

Wellington Street

BL34SE

Punch Lane

BL53NW

Dicconson Lane

BL53HY

Manchester Road

BL53YX

Trinity Place

BL53DJ

Park Road

BL53FZ

Perseverance Close

BL34SR

Winslow Road

BL52QB

Landedmans

BL52QE

Stanley Close

BL53QG

Seddon Street

BL53PW

Ryecroft Drive

BL53BR

Greensmith Way

BL52QP

Bank Side

BL53YE

Dale Lee

BL53NE

Barnabys Road

BL52QJ

Landedmans

BL53XA

Barrs Fold Close

BL53AW

Market Street

BL53BU

Calver Hey Close

BL53XY

Lancaster Way

BL53ZH

Withinlea Close

BL53QF

Thomas Street

BL53LQ

Whitsundale

BL53QJ

Manchester Road

BL53EQ

Hall Lee Drive

BL53LJ

Manchester Road

BL53BL

Church Street

BL53LE

Amber Grove

BL53NJ

Chorley Road

BL53RT

Whittles Terrace

BL52DP

Dodd Lane

BL53DA

Park Road

BL34SF

Pendlebury Fold

BL53LS

Wingates Lane

BL53NP

Brinsop Hall Lane

BL53HL

Park Road

BL53NA

Chorley Road

BL53XR

Madison Gardens

BL53PB

Holden Lea

BL52QQ

Park Edge

BL53HR

Manley Crescent

BL53LB

Slack Lane

BL53HJ

Park Road

BL34SU

Whitegate

BL53BQ

Bolton Road

BL53XP

Barrs Fold Close

BL53EL

Bolton Road

BL53SR

Marshbank

BL53NQ

Bampton Close

BL53BZ

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53TA

Jutland Grove

BL51BE

Manchester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.