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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.

All postcodes in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53JF

Manchester Road

BL53QX

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53EY

Cherwell Road

BL53HB

Park Road

BL53PE

Bamber Croft

BL53YD

Fieldbrook Walk

BL53LA

Manchester Road

BL53GR

Dewham Close

BL53QW

Church Street

BL52BP

Long Lane

BL34SX

Winslow Road

BL53JE

Garland Gate

BL53US

Spindle Walk

BL53SX

Church Street

BL53HT

Park Road

BL53BP

Alicks Fold

WN21QD

Dicconson Lane

BL53GT

Appleton Lane

BL53JG

Bolton Road

BL53EU

Molyneux Road

BL53PU

Westchapel Mews

BL64HH

Chew Moor Lane

BL53HU

Park Road

BL53DX

Bolton Road

BL53AX

King Street

BL34SS

Cartmel Close

BL53TZ

Broom Way

BL53UE

Upper Lees Drive

BL53UG

Allerton Close

BL53EX

Yellow Lodge Drive

BL53SH

Gladstone Street

BL53XE

Elland Close

BL52QL

Lower Landedmans

BL53ED

Bolton Road

BL53UQ

Broadheath Close

BL53UW

Whitebeam Walk

BL53PP

Church Lane

BL34SQ

Bolton Road

BL53UF

Winterton Close

BL53LN

Fawcetts Fold

BL53ES

Farleigh Close

BL34RL

Lock Lane

BL53JU

Chew Moor Lane

BL53SF

Church Street

BL53GS

Hale Bank

BL53FR

Loke Lane

BL52QW

Wade Bank

BL53EH

Bolton Road

BL52BR

Old Lane

BL53PR

Chorley Road

BL53PD

Chorley Road

BL53QR

James Street

BL53EA

Derby Street

BL52JE

Leigh Road

BL53EF

Bolton Road

BL53JB

Glazebury Drive

BL53QT

Scott Street

BL64GW

Bramble Croft

BL53ZN

Holmecroft Chase

BL53JS

Manchester Road

BL53EG

Cow Lees

BL53PL

Chorley Road

BL34SL

Hillside Close

BL53GY

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53QE

Church Street

BL34SA

Doyle Road

BL53ET

White Horse Grove

BL53TD

Barn Hill

BL53UH

Selbourne Close

BL53DL

Bank Hey

BL64GE

Coppice Close

BL53JT

Manchester Road

BL51BD

Manchester Road

BL53BJ

Bolton Road

BL53XB

Great Bank Road

BL53ZL

Greystone Close

BL51BA

Manchester Road

BL53GU

Ditton Brook

BL53ZP

Brandforth Gardens

BL34RP

Hornby Drive

BL53LP

Wingates Lane

BL53ZD

Abbeylea Drive

BL53GN

Albany Fold

BL52DL

Jacks Lane

BL53HH

Bailey Fold

BL34RH

Wigan Road

BL52JG

Leigh Road

BL53DG

Bolton Road

BL53ZJ

Fellfoot Meadow

BL53GH

Heatley Gardens

BL53QA

Bristle Hall Way

BL53JP

Manchester Road

BL53UP

Buckthorn Close

BL53BE

Vista Close

BL53UT

Wayfaring

BL34SZ

Winslow Road

BL53WE

Chequerbent Green

BL53TY

Chelmer Close

BL51BB

Manchester Road

BL53LF

Churnett Close

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.