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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

BL53NT

Dodd Lane

BL53NL

Chorley Road

BL53PS

Wingates Square

BL53WA

Madison Park

BL53AL

Mill Street

BL53ZG

Netherwood Way

BL53YG

Upper Broom Way

BL53NF

Chorley Road

BL53HX

Park Road

BL53DN

Bolton Road

BL34SB

Knutshaw Crescent

BL53LD

Washburn Close

BL53HW

Singleton Grove

BL53TE

Barn Hill Terrace

BL53BT

Church Street

BL53PQ

St Johns Avenue

BL53BN

Green Common Lane

BL53QB

Croft Street

BL53ZQ

Browsholme Court

BL53DP

Wharfedale

BL53EJ

Bolton Road

BL52QN

Dalton Fold

BL53HD

Waters Nook Road

BL53NH

Chorley Road

BL53UR

Firethorn Close

BL53HS

Beehive Green

BL53JL

Lee Hall Place

BL53AU

Library Street

BL53XU

Great Bank Road

BL53EB

Bolton Road

BL53TX

Cherwell Road

BL53FA

Brancker Street

BL53JZ

Glazebury Drive

BL53QY

Manchester Road

BL53PJ

Chorley Road

BL53QL

Lever Street

BL34SG

Bolton Road

BL53BW

Anderby Walk

BL53UZ

Park Meadow

BL53WB

Farmstead Drive

BL53ZE

Kirkhill Grange

BL53ZF

Hatherlow Court

BL53FT

Great Bank Road

BL53UJ

Molyneux Road

BL53JR

Manchester Road

BL53HF

Alexandria Drive

BL53NG

Trackside Approach

BL53BY

Alma Road

BL53DE

Park Road

BL53ZB

Abbeylea Crescent

BL53JH

Dams Head Fold

BL53YF

Captain Lees Gardens

BL53FF

Wood Vale

BL53JJ

Watergate Close

BL53QN

Part Street

BL53YU

Green Common Lane

BL53NB

Chorley Road

BL53PG

Chorley Road

BL53NU

Farmfield Avenue

BL53LH

West Halt Drive

BL52PY

Higher Landedmans

BL34RJ

Wigan Road

BL53FL

Spinney Way

BL53FQ

Dimple Still Close

BL53GB

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53JN

Molyneux Road

BL53QH

Manchester Road

BL53JY

Manchester Road

BL53LZ

Chorley Road

BL53HE

Fairhaven Avenue

BL53XH

Farsley Park

BL53HA

Park Road

BL53GP

Albany Fold

BL34RN

Wigan Road

BL53JQ

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53UN

Aspen Close

BL53GE

Green Mill Close

BL52LP

George Street

BL53DF

Howarth Street

BL52JQ

Leigh Road

BL34ST

Highgate

BL53BF

Pennine View

BL53SZ

Glebe Street

BL53UD

Fellbridge Close

BL53EE

Bolton Road

BL53PZ

Albion Street

BL53EP

Snydale Close

BL34SJ

Taywood Road

BL53BS

Hardy Close

BL53EW

Heatons Grove

BL53LY

Chorley Road

BL53BA

Manchester Road

BL53NN

Dicconson Lane

BL53YA

Windrush Drive

BL53GQ

Greensbridge Gardens

BL53NR

Dodd Lane

BL64GX

Corner Brook

BL53LG

Ploughfields

BL53WG

St Johns Court

BL53UX

Redstock 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.