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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

BL53BH

Queen Street

BL53GF

Chorley Road

BL53PB

Holden Lea

BL53NA

Chorley Road

BL53NW

Code Lane

BL53QH

Manchester Road

BL52AJ

Westhoughton West

BL52BD

Old Lane

BL52AE

Broad Walk

BL52NA

Oldfield Close

BL53AG

Market Street

BL53AX

Kings Street

BL53BL

Westhoughton West

BL53TF

Barn Hill Terrace

BL53ZS

Cricketers Way

BL52BA

Dobb Brow Road

BL52NL

Hollin Acre

BL52PT

Chelsea Close

BL53FU

Westhoughton West

BL53NY

Fallow Close

BL53RS

Cemetery Street

BL53SB

Grundy Street

BL52AY

Dobb Brow Road

BL52NF

Townsfield Road

BL53QR

Herbert Street

BL53RD

Wilbraham Street

BL52AR

Dobb Brow Road

BL52LQ

Rye Hill

BL52NS

Townsfield Road

BL53FT

Great Bank Road

BL53QE

Holden Lea

BL53RW

The Grove

BL53SH

Gladstone Street

BL53TN

The Welland

BL53XU

Great Bank Road

BL52AF

Oxlea Grove

BL52BN

Gorsey Grove

BL52DL

Bagshaw Lane

BL52DX

Westhoughton West

BL52EA

Hesketh Park

BL52JG

Landedmans

BL52NW

Birch Avenue

BL53AP

Clough Fold

BL53LB

Slack Lane

BL53PE

Bamber Croft

BL52PJ

Thorn Well

BL53AJ

Cricketers Way

BL53FF

Woodvale

BL53XP

Barrs Fold Close

BL52AD

Sunny Garth

BL52AW

Cunningham Road

BL52PN

Chelsea Close

BL52PQ

Roundthorn Lane

BL52UW

Glencar

BL53FW

Westhoughton West

BL53PY

Aireworth Street

BL53TR

Bligh Road

BL53XS

Westhoughton West

BL52DP

Dodd Lane

BL52NH

Hawthorn Road

BL52PP

Roundthorn Lane

BL53NT

Dodd Lane

BL53SW

Westhoughton West

BL53TD

Barn Hill

BL53TW

Cricketers Way

BL52AA

Broad Walk

BL52BQ

Gorsey Grove

BL53FD

Borsdane Way

BL53NN

Westhoughton West

BL53QT

Scott Street

BL53TJ

Breaktemper

BL52JQ

Westhoughton West

BL52NR

Birch Avenue

BL52PR

Washacre Close

BL53AQ

Marsden Street

BL53FG

Westhoughton West

BL53ST

Wesley Close

BL52AS

Westhoughton West

BL52NB

Clough Avenue

BL52NJ

Clough Avenue

BL52PA

Chestnut Drive

BL53AH

Market Street

BL53BT

Part Street

BL53GD

Westhoughton West

BL53XE

Elland Close

BL53HZ

James Street

BL53LX

Lostock Lane

BL53NE

Barnabys Road

BL53SN

Marsh Fold

BL52AQ

Allenby Grove

BL52AU

Oakhurst Grove

BL52PL

Green Fold Lane

BL52PB

Pine Grove

BL52PW

Ryelands

BL53BW

Anderby Walk

BL53NG

Trackside Approach

BL53TG

Leigh Street

BL53TP

Beatty Drive

BL52GH

School Street

BL53FE

Wellington Street

Data Sources

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