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Westhoughton West

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About

Westhoughton West is a residential suburb situated on the southwestern edge of Bolton. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments, with local shops and services concentrated along the main routes. Its landscape is marked by the presence of several large, mature parks and recreational grounds that provide green space for the community.

The area retains a distinct historical identity separate from Bolton, rooted in its past as a coal mining and textile town. A notable local tradition is the annual "Walk of Witness" on Good Friday, which has been a continuous community event for decades. Transport links are provided by the A58 and the railway station, connecting residents to Bolton and Manchester.

Area overview

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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westhoughton West Population
8,465
Population density
1,176.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.84(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.03(+13%)
Public order
14.53(+44%)
Other theft
12.29(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,830
92.52%
Other White
172
2.03%
Indian
74
0.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
58
0.69%
Irish
44
0.52%
Total population: 8,463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,737
25.23%
No qualifications
1,516
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,166
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,053
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,884

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,153
30.46%
Owns outright
1,094
28.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
13.74%
Social rents from council
478
12.63%
Other social rented
464
12.26%
Total households: 3,785

Property prices in Westhoughton West

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)

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£375,000
Flats7£127,950
Semi-Detached44£206,000
Terraced41£165,000

10 years median price trend in Westhoughton West

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

All postcodes in Westhoughton West

BL53NX

Moss Meadow

BL53SL

Westdane Drive

BL53ZT

Victoria Close

BL53RE

The Fairways

BL52NG

Washacre

BL52EN

Pewfist Green

BL52LJ

Hollin Acre

BL52UN

The Pewfist Spinney

BL53AZ

Market Street

BL53LJ

Manchester Road

BL53QF

Thomas Street

BL53QY

Manchester Road

BL53TH

Gerrard Street

BL52NN

Birch Avenue

BL52NZ

Hazel Avenue

BL53DQ

Westhoughton South

BL53LL

Fairstead Close

BL52AT

Wigan Road

BL52LD

Industrial Street

BL53AB

Westhoughton South

BL53RY

Andrews Terrace

BL53BP

Alicks Fold

BL53RF

Thurlwood Croft

BL53RG

Coverdale Road

BL53RP

Templeton Close

BL53FB

Etherstone Way

BL53FS

Westhoughton South

BL53RL

Walker Street

BL53RQ

Wigan Road

BL53GB

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53FX

Houghton Meadows

BL52ST

The Stables

BL53BS

Hardy Close

BL53LW

Sandyway Close

BL53SP

Peel Street

BL52GF

Dobb Brow Road

BL52LG

Clough Avenue

BL52PS

Higher Southfield

BL53PA

Holden Lea

BL53PD

Chorley Road

BL53TE

Barn Hill Terrace

BL52BR

Old Lane

BL52NY

Chestnut Drive

BL52QQ

Park Edge

BL53AA

Market Street

BL53GJ

Marsh Fold

BL53PU

Westchapel Mews

BL53QJ

Manchester Road

BL52AG

Wigan Road

BL53AS

Pavilion Gardens

BL53RZ

Church Street

BL53TT

Collingwood Way

BL52LH

Clough Avenue

BL52NU

Ivy Road

BL53QP

Lowfield

BL52QD

Roscoe Court

BL53BR

Greensmith Way

BL53PH

Wingates Grove

BL53RB

The Orchard

BL53SS

Peel Terrace

BL52AN

Cunningham Road

BL52QE

Stanley Close

BL53TU

Kerans Drive

BL53YY

The Fairways

BL53NR

Dodd Lane

BL53BG

Market Street

BL53LY

Chorley Road

BL52NT

Townsfield Road

BL53PZ

Albion Street

BL53SY

Wesley Close

BL53YW

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53AR

Victoria Street

BL52DQ

The Grange

BL52NE

Washacre

BL52NX

Meadowcroft

BL52QJ

Landedmans

BL53FJ

Helmfield

BL53NB

Chorley Road

BL53QL

Lever Street

BL52JZ

Leigh Road

BL53FY

Landhey Drive

BL53RU

Church Street

BL53RX

Silk Street

BL53XH

Farsley Park

BL52BE

Church Walks

BL53PF

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53QU

Slaters Nook

BL53SQ

Henry Street

BL53WG

St Johns Court

BL53BE

Vista Close

BL53RR

Esther Fold

BL53SU

Wesley Court

BL53XA

Barrs Fold Close

BL53XB

Great Bank Road

BL52AH

Gorsey Hey

BL52NP

Furze Avenue

BL53AE

Wood Street

BL53SG

Winward Street

BL53TQ

Leigh Common

BL53BH

Queen Street

Data Sources

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