On average Westhoughton West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year. There are 3 schools in Westhoughton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westhoughton West is home to around 8,465 people, with a population density of about 1,176.9 per km2.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Westhoughton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £127,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £165,000 |
10 years median price trend in Westhoughton West
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Moss Meadow
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Westdane Drive
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Victoria Close
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The Fairways
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Washacre
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Pewfist Green
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Hollin Acre
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The Pewfist Spinney
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Market Street
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Manchester Road
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Thomas Street
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Manchester Road
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Gerrard Street
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Birch Avenue
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Hazel Avenue
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Westhoughton South
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Fairstead Close
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Wigan Road
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Industrial Street
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Westhoughton South
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Andrews Terrace
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Alicks Fold
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Thurlwood Croft
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Coverdale Road
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Templeton Close
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Etherstone Way
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Westhoughton South
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Walker Street
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Wigan Road
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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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Houghton Meadows
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The Stables
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Hardy Close
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Sandyway Close
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Peel Street
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Dobb Brow Road
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Clough Avenue
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Higher Southfield
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Holden Lea
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Chorley Road
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Barn Hill Terrace
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Old Lane
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Chestnut Drive
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Park Edge
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Market Street
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Marsh Fold
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Westchapel Mews
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Manchester Road
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Wigan Road
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Pavilion Gardens
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Church Street
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Collingwood Way
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Clough Avenue
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Ivy Road
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Lowfield
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Roscoe Court
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Greensmith Way
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Wingates Grove
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The Orchard
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Peel Terrace
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Cunningham Road
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Stanley Close
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Kerans Drive
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The Fairways
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Dodd Lane
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Market Street
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Chorley Road
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Townsfield Road
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Albion Street
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Wesley Close
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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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Victoria Street
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The Grange
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Washacre
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Meadowcroft
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Landedmans
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Helmfield
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Chorley Road
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Lever Street
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Leigh Road
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Landhey Drive
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Church Street
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Silk Street
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Farsley Park
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Church Walks
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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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Slaters Nook
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Henry Street
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St Johns Court
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Vista Close
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Esther Fold
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Wesley Court
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Barrs Fold Close
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Great Bank Road
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Gorsey Hey
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Furze Avenue
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Wood Street
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Winward Street
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Leigh Common
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Queen Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.