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Westhoughton South

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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Westhoughton South

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,130,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	66	£367,500	£235,000	£315,000	£420,000	£516,249
Flats	5	£132,000	£117,700	£128,500	£140,000	£148,400
Semi-Detached	71	£210,000	£157,500	£182,500	£238,750	£294,000
Terraced	38	£162,500	£98,500	£150,000	£185,000	£236,200

10 years median price trend in Westhoughton South

All postcodes in Westhoughton South

BL52TE

Lavender Court

BL53FH

Withington Close

BL53GZ

Leigh Street

BL52AB

Poplar Grove

BL52HH

Louise Gardens

BL52JJ

Bracken Lea

BL52LS

Marlbrook Drive

BL52TA

Wardens Bank

BL53SJ

Balfern Fold

BL53TS

Collingwood Way

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail