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Westhoughton West

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About

Westhoughton West is a residential area located in the town of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some newer developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking to Bolton town centre and nearby towns.

Green spaces like Cricketers Way Park offer recreational opportunities, while the proximity to the Westhoughton town centre provides access to additional services and leisure facilities. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and activities often taking place. Westhoughton West balances suburban living with easy access to Bolton’s wider amenities.

Area overview

On average Westhoughton West has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Westhoughton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Westhoughton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Detached33£375,000
Flats6£115,500
Semi-Detached42£208,500
Terraced45£160,000

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

BL52BR

Old Lane

BL53QY

Manchester Road

BL53SL

Great Bank Road

BL52EN

Pewfist Green

BL52LJ

Hollin Acre

BL52UN

The Pewfist

BL53AZ

Market Street

BL53LJ

Manchester Road

BL53NX

Bampton Close

BL53QF

Manchester Road

BL53TH

Gerrard Street

BL53XW

Westhoughton West

BL53ZT

Westhoughton West

BL52AT

Westhoughton West

BL52LD

Industrial Street

BL53AB

Westhoughton West

BL53RY

Westhoughton West

BL52NN

Birch Avenue

BL52NZ

Hazel Avenue

BL53BP

Kings Street

BL53DQ

Westhoughton West

BL53LL

Fairstead Close

BL53RF

Thurlwood Croft

BL53RG

Coverdale Road

BL53RP

Templeton Close

BL52ST

Westhoughton West

BL53BS

Hardy Close

BL53FB

Etherstone Way

BL53FX

Westhoughton West

BL53GB

Westhoughton West

BL53LW

Bardwell Avenue

BL53RE

The Fairways

BL53RL

Westhoughton West

BL53RQ

The Welland

BL53SP

Peel Street

BL53GJ

Marsh Fold

BL52GF

Dobb Brow Road

BL52LG

Clough Avenue

BL52NY

Chestnut Drive

BL52PS

Higher Southfield

BL52QQ

Park Edge

BL53AA

Market Street

BL53PA

Bamber Croft

BL53PD

Chorley Road

BL53PU

Westhoughton West

BL53TE

Barn Hill Terrace

BL52AG

Southfield Drive

BL53AS

Pavilion Gardens

BL53QJ

Manchester Road

BL53RZ

Durrington Place

BL53TT

Borsdane Way

BL52LH

Clough Avenue

BL52NU

Ivy Road

BL52QD

Roscoes Court

BL53BR

Greensmith Way

BL53PH

Wingates Grove

BL53QP

Westhoughton West

BL53RB

The Orchard

BL53SS

Fallow Close

BL52AN

Cunningham Road

BL52QE

Stanley Close

BL53NR

Dodd Lane

BL53TU

Kerans Drive

BL53YY

The Fairways

BL52NT

Ivy Road

BL53BG

Westhoughton West

BL53LY

Barrs Fold Close

BL53PZ

Aireworth Street

BL53SY

Wesley Close

BL53YW

Westhoughton West

BL52DQ

Dobb Brow Road

BL52NE

Washacre

BL52NX

Meadowcroft

BL52QJ

Landedmans

BL53AR

Victoria Street

BL53FJ

Westhoughton West

BL53NB

Chorley Road

BL53QL

Lever Street

BL52BE

Westhoughton West

BL52JZ

Industrial Street

BL53FY

Westhoughton West

BL53XH

Farsley Park

BL53PF

Westhoughton West

BL53QU

Slater's Nook

BL53SQ

Winward Street

BL53RU

James Street

BL53RX

Silk Street

BL53WG

St Johns Court

BL52AH

Gorsey Hey

BL52NP

Furze Avenue

BL53AE

Wood Street

BL53BE

Vista Close

BL53RR

Templeton Close

BL53SG

Winward Street

BL53SU

Westhoughton West

BL53TQ

Westhoughton West

BL53XA

Barrs Fold Close

BL53XB

Great Bank Road

BL52BL

Green Meadows

BL52ND

Hawthorn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.