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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	63	£350,000	£293	£250,000	£299,500	£392,500	£558,150
Semi-Detached	62	£235,000	£257	£140,200	£182,000	£262,250	£329,500
Terraced	47	£175,000	£223	£126,500	£156,500	£223,625	£250,000
Flats	21	£110,000	£190	£73,500	£104,000	£131,000	£180,000

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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