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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 moderate 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

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill in the 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 North & Hunger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£349,995
Flats21£120,000
Semi-Detached54£222,500
Terraced62£196,000

10 years median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

All postcodes in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53AT

Library Street

BL53ZJ

Fellfoot Meadow

BL53DB

Park Road

BL53EQ

Hall Lee Drive

BL53TA

Jutland Grove

BL53YA

Windrush Drive

BL34SE

Punch Lane

BL53AZ

Market Street

BL53BN

Green Common Lane

BL53DR

Park Terrace

BL53LJ

Manchester Road

BL53QF

Thomas Street

BL53QY

Manchester Road

BL53ZN

Holmecroft Chase

BL53JQ

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53UR

Firethorn Close

BL53HD

Waters Nook Road

BL53JE

Garland Gate

BL53LE

Amber Grove

BL53PP

Church Lane

BL34SZ

Winslow Road

BL53FQ

Dimple Still Close

BL53NU

Farmfield Avenue

BL53RY

Andrews Terrace

BL34SB

Knutshaw Crescent

BL53BP

Alicks Fold

BL53ET

White Horse Grove

BL53QZ

Ingleby Close

BL53RF

Thurlwood Croft

BL53UF

Winterton Close

BL53EJ

Bolton Road

BL53HP

Molyneux Road

BL53TX

Cherwell Road

BL53GB

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL34SX

Winslow Road

BL53BS

Hardy Close

BL53BX

Park Road

BL53DZ

The Bethel

BL53EA

Derby Street

BL53LN

Fawcetts Fold

BL53LP

Wingates Lane

BL53PA

Holden Lea

BL53PD

Chorley Road

BL53TE

Barn Hill Terrace

BL53UZ

Park Meadow

BL53YX

Trinity Place

BL52BR

Old Lane

BL53HY

Manchester Road

BL34SA

Doyle Road

BL52QQ

Park Edge

BL53GT

Appleton Lane

BL53HH

Bailey Fold

BL53JJ

Watergate Close

BL53LG

Ploughfields

BL53PU

Westchapel Mews

BL53GE

Green Mill Close

BL53NF

Chorley Road

BL53NL

Chorley Road

BL53QJ

Manchester Road

BL53YU

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL34RL

Lock Lane

BL53BU

Calver Hey Close

BL53DT

Winterbourne Drive

BL34SD

Hunger Hill Avenue

BL51BB

Manchester Road

BL53FA

Brancker Street

BL53HN

Molyneux Road

BL64GX

Corner Brook

BL52QD

Roscoe Court

BL53AL

Mill Street

BL53BR

Greensmith Way

BL53FR

Loke Lane

BL53PH

Wingates Grove

BL53UH

Selbourne Close

BL34SP

Winslow Road

BL52QE

Stanley Close

BL53FP

Hazeling Lane

BL53UQ

Broadheath Close

BL34SQ

Bolton Road

BL53NR

Dodd Lane

BL53HR

Manley Crescent

BL53JA

Grand Junction Way

BL64GW

Bramble Croft

BL53GQ

Greensbridge Gardens

BL53JD

Manchester Road

BL53JF

Manchester Road

BL53LY

Chorley Road

BL53TB

The Avenue

BL53UY

Brook Meadow

BL53EE

Bolton Road

BL53FL

Spinney Way

BL53PZ

Albion Street

BL53YG

Upper Broom Way

BL53YW

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL34SU

Whitegate

BL53EU

Molyneux Road

BL53HQ

Lee Bank

BL53JR

Manchester Road

BL53JT

Manchester Road

BL53PL

Chorley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.