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Westhoughton South

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About

Westhoughton South is a residential ward on the southwestern edge of the Bolton metropolitan area. Its landscape is primarily defined by housing estates, local schools, and community facilities like the Westhoughton Sports Club. The area functions as a commuter settlement, with many residents traveling to Bolton or Manchester for work. Local shopping needs are met along Market Street and around the precincts of the older town centre.

A notable local feature is the presence of several large, flooded former sand quarries, such as White Moss, which have been repurposed for recreational fishing and wildlife. The ward includes the outlying areas of Wingates and part of Chequerbent, where housing blends with pockets of farmland. Transport links are provided by the A58 road and the Westhoughton railway station, which sits on the Manchester to Wigan line.

Area overview

On average Westhoughton South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westhoughton South is £48,268 per year. There are 5 schools in Westhoughton South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westhoughton South

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,130,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£367,500
Flats5£132,000
Semi-Detached71£210,000
Terraced38£162,500

10 years median price trend in Westhoughton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.

All postcodes in Westhoughton South

BL52SF

Hall Gate

BL52DR

Wearish Lane

BL52JA

Megfield

BL52RJ

Richard Gwyn Close

BL52RT

Bellwood

BL53NX

Moss Meadow

BL53SL

Westdane Drive

BL53ZT

Victoria Close

BL53RE

The Fairways

BL52NG

Washacre

BL52EN

Pewfist Green

BL52LJ

Hollin Acre

BL52UN

The Pewfist Spinney

BL53TH

Gerrard Street

BL52AX

Wearish Lane

BL52DB

Wigan Road

BL52BF

Reedymoor

BL52NN

Birch Avenue

BL52NZ

Hazel Avenue

BL52QZ

Hewlett Way

BL52RP

Dunham Close

BL53DQ

Westhoughton South

BL53LL

Fairstead Close

BL52AT

Wigan Road

BL52GN

Bentworth Close

BL52HG

France Street

BL52LD

Industrial Street

BL53AB

Westhoughton South

BL52BT

Alder Lane

BL52EG

Old Vicarage

BL52HJ

Woodwards Road

BL52HQ

Old Hall Lane

BL53RG

Coverdale Road

BL53RP

Templeton Close

BL52ES

Rayden Crescent

BL52EX

Rodgers Way

BL52GX

Marsham Road

BL52HA

Southover

BL52JY

Leigh Road

BL52RZ

Parkway

BL53FB

Etherstone Way

BL53FS

Westhoughton South

BL53RL

Walker Street

BL53RQ

Wigan Road

BL53FX

Houghton Meadows

BL52BZ

Common Street

BL52ST

The Stables

BL53LW

Sandyway Close

BL53SP

Peel Street

BL52FB

Cappadocia Way

BL52GF

Dobb Brow Road

BL52HF

Woodwards Road

BL52LG

Clough Avenue

BL52PS

Higher Southfield

BL52GQ

Fenwick Close

BL52NY

Chestnut Drive

BL52TB

Abelia Road

BL53AA

Market Street

BL53GJ

Marsh Fold

BL52AG

Wigan Road

BL53AS

Pavilion Gardens

BL53RZ

Church Street

BL53TT

Collingwood Way

BL52DF

Peter Street

BL52LH

Clough Avenue

BL52NU

Ivy Road

BL53QP

Lowfield

BL53RB

The Orchard

BL53SS

Peel Terrace

BL52AN

Cunningham Road

BL53TU

Kerans Drive

BL53YY

The Fairways

BL52DE

Gregory Street

BL52LE

Leigh Road

BL53BG

Market Street

BL52GW

Hartford Road

BL52RG

Rectory Gardens

BL52AP

Fountain Park

BL52HP

France Street

BL52LX

Gilliburns Walk

BL52NT

Townsfield Road

BL53SY

Wesley Close

BL52HT

Southover

BL53AR

Victoria Street

BL52DQ

The Grange

BL52ER

St Georges Avenue

BL52HD

Gunters Avenue

BL52HY

Rayden Crescent

BL52JD

Alderton Drive

BL52LU

The Cloisters

BL52NE

Washacre

BL52NX

Meadowcroft

BL52RE

Lower Drake Fold

BL53FJ

Helmfield

BL52DD

Wigan Road

BL52EH

Lower Leigh Road

BL52HX

Gellert Road

BL52JZ

Leigh Road

BL53FY

Landhey Drive

BL53RU

Church Street

Data Sources

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