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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

BL53UG

Allerton Close

BL34SY

Winslow Road

BL52QJ

Landedmans

BL53NB

Chorley Road

BL53QL

Lever Street

BL52QH

Bank Side

BL53JL

Lee Hall Place

BL53JZ

Glazebury Drive

BL53NH

Chorley Road

BL53XH

Farsley Park

BL53AN

Market Street

BL53LH

West Halt Drive

BL53LR

Wingates Lane

BL53PF

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53QU

Slaters Nook

BL53WG

St Johns Court

BL53BE

Vista Close

BL53DD

Park Road

BL53FZ

Perseverance Close

BL53GY

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53NJ

Chorley Road

BL53XA

Barrs Fold Close

BL53XB

Great Bank Road

BL53YD

Fieldbrook Walk

BL53YJ

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53BQ

Bolton Road

BL53GP

Albany Fold

BL53SZ

Glebe Street

BL34SH

Mossland Grove

BL53BH

Queen Street

BL53DS

Central Drive

BL53EP

Snydale Close

BL53GF

Chorley Road

BL53NQ

Bampton Close

BL53NW

Dicconson Lane

BL53GS

Hale Bank

BL53HA

Park Road

BL53JS

Manchester Road

BL53NA

Chorley Road

BL53PB

Holden Lea

BL53QH

Manchester Road

BL53BL

Church Street

BL53DU

Central Drive

BL53ER

Brook Street

BL53YB

Arundale

BL53AX

King Street

BL53TF

Tithe Barn Street

BL53US

Spindle Walk

BL34SL

Hillside Close

BL53HW

Singleton Grove

BL51BA

Manchester Road

BL53AW

Market Street

BL53DF

Howarth Street

BL53GU

Ditton Brook

BL53RS

Church Street

BL53ZG

Netherwood Way

BL53ZP

Brandforth Gardens

BL53DJ

Park Road

BL53JY

Manchester Road

BL53QR

James Street

BL53UL

Westbury Close

BL53UX

Redstock Close

BL53AD

Pennine Mews

BL53GH

Heatley Gardens

BL53JH

Dams Head Fold

BL53QE

Church Street

BL53SX

Church Street

BL53UT

Wayfaring

BL53UW

Whitebeam Walk

BL53FT

Great Bank Road

BL53HL

Park Road

BL53SH

Gladstone Street

BL53XU

Great Bank Road

WN21QG

Mill Lane

BL53EH

Bolton Road

BL52DL

Jacks Lane

BL52JG

Leigh Road

BL53AP

Clough Fold

BL53EG

Cow Lees

BL53EY

Cherwell Road

BL53HT

Park Road

BL53LB

Slack Lane

BL53NP

Brinsop Hall Lane

BL53SR

Marshbank

BL53HS

Beehive Green

BL53PE

Bamber Croft

BL53UA

Barnfield Drive

BL53UE

Upper Lees Drive

BL34SJ

Taywood Road

BL53DX

Bolton Road

BL53EX

Yellow Lodge Drive

BL53HX

Park Road

BL53SE

Lord Street

BL53SF

Church Street

BL53ED

Bolton Road

BL53EF

Bolton Road

BL53FF

Wood Vale

BL53LT

Wingates Lane

BL53WE

Chequerbent Green

BL53XP

Barrs Fold Close

Data Sources

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