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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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £230,422 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
Detached58£349,995
Flats21£120,000
Semi-Detached56£222,500
Terraced63£197,000

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

BL53YF

Captain Lees Gardens

BL53DW

Allesley Close

BL53DY

Bolton Road

BL53PY

Aireworth Street

BL53ND

Chorley Road

BL52DP

Dodd Lane

BL53GG

Waters Nook Close

BL53NT

Dodd Lane

BL51BD

Manchester Road

BL53LS

Wingates Lane

BL53TD

Barn Hill

BL53UB

Captain Lees Road

BL53YE

Dale Lee

BL53ZF

Hatherlow Court

BL53ZQ

Browsholme Court

BL34RN

Wigan Road

BL34SF

Pendlebury Fold

BL52LP

George Street

BL53BF

Pennine View

BL53DG

Bolton Road

BL53JU

Chew Moor Lane

BL53QT

Scott Street

BL34RP

Hornby Drive

BL53NN

Dicconson Lane

BL53PN

Chorley Road

BL53WA

Madison Park

BL52JQ

Leigh Road

BL53UD

Fellbridge Close

BL52LW

Leigh Road

BL53SD

Mary Hulton Court

WN21QD

Dicconson Lane

BL52QW

Wade Bank

BL53BT

Church Street

BL53DL

Bank Hey

BL53DP

Wharfedale

BL53EN

Chew Moor Lane

BL53EZ

Kennet Close

BL53HZ

James Street

BL53LX

Lostock Lane

BL53FN

Lillie Bank Close

BL53GN

Albany Fold

BL53GR

Dewham Close

BL53HF

Alexandria Drive

BL53LF

Churnett Close

BL53LQ

Whitsundale

BL53NE

Barnabys Road

BL53TY

Chelmer Close

BL53XE

Elland Close

BL53BA

Manchester Road

BL53BW

Anderby Walk

BL53HE

Fairhaven Avenue

BL53NG

Trackside Approach

BL53BY

Alma Road

BL53EB

Bolton Road

BL53EW

Heatons Grove

BL53JP

Manchester Road

BL53LA

Manchester Road

BL53TZ

Broom Way

BL34RR

Wigan Road

BL53BZ

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53DN

Bolton Road

BL53FE

Wellington Street

BL53PS

Wingates Square

BL53QX

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53ZB

Abbeylea Crescent

BL52JE

Leigh Road

BL52QA

Bank Side

BL53DE

Park Road

BL53HJ

Park Road

BL53ES

Farleigh Close

BL53LZ

Chorley Road

BL53ZE

Kirkhill Grange

BL34SR

Winslow Road

BL53JB

Glazebury Drive

BL53UU

Greenfield Close

BL53ZD

Abbeylea Drive

BL52QG

Bank Field

BL53PQ

St Johns Avenue

BL53PR

Chorley Road

BL53QD

Manchester Road

BL34SG

Bolton Road

BL51BE

Manchester Road

BL53HB

Park Road

BL53QG

Seddon Street

BL53RT

Whittles Terrace

BL53ZL

Greystone Close

BL34RH

Wigan Road

BL52PY

Higher Landedmans

BL53BJ

Bolton Road

BL53DH

Forest Drive

BL53EL

Bolton Road

BL53HG

Platt Lane

BL53PT

Manchester Road

BL53QN

Part Street

BL53UN

Aspen Close

BL53PJ

Chorley Road

BL34ST

Highgate

BL53DA

Park Road

BL53JN

Molyneux Road

BL53XR

Madison Gardens

Data Sources

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