On average Westhoughton West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Westhoughton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £579,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £335,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £196,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 35 | £165,000 | £194 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,500 | £100,000 | £117,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £231,000 | £78,500 | £138,500 | £104,250 |
| 2018 | £200,500 | £91,000 | £137,000 | £112,975 |
| 2019 | £248,000 | £89,500 | £154,000 | £114,500 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £65,997 | £172,500 | £123,000 |
| 2021 | £296,000 | £115,000 | £167,000 | £129,750 |
| 2022 | £312,495 | £110,000 | £200,550 | £157,500 |
| 2023 | £384,995 | £127,500 | £203,250 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £375,498 | £114,000 | £219,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £382,195 | £125,000 | £207,500 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | £108,750 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £103 | £145 | £113 |
| 2017 | £208 | £127 | £152 | £122 |
| 2018 | £201 | £151 | £165 | £129 |
| 2019 | £236 | £138 | £182 | £134 |
| 2020 | £225 | £105 | £202 | £139 |
| 2021 | £251 | £168 | £205 | £147 |
| 2022 | £303 | £179 | £241 | £186 |
| 2023 | £327 | £184 | £256 | £176 |
| 2024 | £321 | £161 | £221 | £190 |
| 2025 | £324 | £184 | £268 | £196 |
| 2026 | £304 | £162 | £200 | £207 |
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Scott Street
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Church Street
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Fairstead Close
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Wigan Road
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Pavilion Square
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Whittles Terrace
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Wigan Road
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Meadowcroft
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The Fairways
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Beatty Drive
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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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Gladstone Street
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Sandyway Close
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Barnabys Road
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Thornwell
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Green Meadows
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Peel Terrace
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Clough Fold
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Leigh Street
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Ryelands
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Lower Landedmans
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Thurlwood Croft
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Manchester Road
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Grove Cottages
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Westhoughton South
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Holden Lea
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Chelsea Court
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Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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Market Street
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Slack Lane
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Church Walks
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Washacre
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Landedmans
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The Fairways
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Manchester Road
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Townsfield Road
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Barn Hill Terrace
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Wesley Close
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Greensmith Way
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Chorley Road
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Allenby Grove
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New Field Court
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Oxlea Grove
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Bowland Gate Drive
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Great Bank Road
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Croft Street
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Fallow Close
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Hesketh Park
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Church Street
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Westhoughton South
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Washacre Close
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Westhoughton South
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Stanley Close
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Industrial Street
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Leigh Road
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Holden Lea
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Rye Hill
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The Welland
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Slaters Nook
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Leigh Street
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Ryelands
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Church Street
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Barrs Fold Close
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Manchester Road
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Hollin Acre
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Bamber Croft
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Silk Street
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Landedmans
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St Johns Avenue
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Market Street
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Moss Meadow
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Dodd Lane
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Roundthorn Lane
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.