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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, 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
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
32.96(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.03(+17%)
Public order
14.53(+43%)
Other theft
12.29(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+2%)
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

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £240K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£335,000£318
Semi-Detached44£196,000£253
Terraced35£165,000£194
Flats9£110,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton West

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton West in the last year.

All postcodes in Westhoughton West

BL52AJ

Wigan Road

BL53PD

Chorley Road

BL52NW

Furze Avenue

BL53QT

Scott Street

BL53BL

Church Street

BL53LL

Fairstead Close

BL52AT

Wigan Road

BL53AJ

Pavilion Square

BL53RT

Whittles Terrace

BL52BH

Wigan Road

BL52NX

Meadowcroft

BL52DP

Dodd Lane

BL52EN

Pewfist Green

BL53NZ

The Fairways

BL53AQ

Marsden Street

BL53TP

Beatty Drive

BL53GB

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL53BP

Alicks Fold

BL52AL

Wigan Road

BL53SH

Gladstone Street

BL53LW

Sandyway Close

BL53NE

Barnabys Road

BL53NG

Trackside Approach

BL53ZS

Cricketers Way

BL52JQ

Leigh Road

BL53FD

Borsdane Way

BL53QJ

Manchester Road

BL52PJ

Thornwell

BL52LL

Green Acre

BL52BW

Green Meadows

BL53AY

Westland Avenue

BL53SS

Peel Terrace

BL53AP

Clough Fold

BL53PZ

Albion Street

BL53SG

Winward Street

BL53GZ

Leigh Street

BL52PW

Ryelands

BL52QL

Lower Landedmans

BL53NA

Chorley Road

BL53RF

Thurlwood Croft

BL53QY

Manchester Road

BL53RW

Grove Cottages

BL52BB

Dobb Brow Road

BL53DQ

Westhoughton South

BL53SL

Westdane Drive

BL53PA

Holden Lea

BL52DX

Chelsea Court

BL53LY

Chorley Road

BL53PF

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

BL52EW

The Pewfist

BL52NS

Townsfield Road

BL53RA

Wilbraham Street

BL52AG

Wigan Road

BL53BD

Market Street

BL53LB

Slack Lane

BL52BE

Church Walks

BL53XH

Farsley Park

BL52NG

Washacre

BL52QB

Landedmans

BL53RE

The Fairways

BL53PT

Manchester Road

BL52PA

Townsfield Road

BL53TE

Barn Hill Terrace

BL53SY

Wesley Close

BL53BR

Greensmith Way

BL53PR

Chorley Road

BL52AQ

Allenby Grove

BL53SA

New Field Court

BL52AF

Oxlea Grove

BL53JW

Bowland Gate Drive

BL53XU

Great Bank Road

BL53QB

Croft Street

BL53NY

Fallow Close

BL52EA

Hesketh Park

BL53QW

Church Street

BL53FS

Westhoughton South

BL52PR

Washacre Close

BL52AS

Westhoughton South

BL52QE

Stanley Close

BL52LD

Industrial Street

BL52JZ

Leigh Road

BL53PB

Holden Lea

BL52LQ

Rye Hill

BL53TN

The Welland

BL53QU

Slaters Nook

BL53TG

Leigh Street

BL52NA

Ryelands

BL53SW

Church Street

BL53XP

Barrs Fold Close

BL53QH

Manchester Road

BL52LJ

Hollin Acre

BL53PE

Bamber Croft

BL53RX

Silk Street

BL52QJ

Landedmans

BL53PQ

St Johns Avenue

BL53AA

Market Street

BL53NX

Moss Meadow

BL53NT

Dodd Lane

BL52PQ

Roundthorn Lane

BL52NY

Chestnut Drive

Data Sources

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.