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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

BL53GF

Chorley Road

BL53NW

Dicconson Lane

BL52BL

Green Meadows

BL52ND

Hawthorn Road

BL53NA

Chorley Road

BL53PB

Holden Lea

BL53QH

Manchester Road

BL52AJ

Wigan Road

BL53BL

Church Street

BL53ZS

Cricketers Way

BL52AE

The Crescent

BL52BD

Bowlands Hey

BL52NA

Ryelands

BL53AG

Market Street

BL53AX

King Street

BL53TF

Tithe Barn Street

BL53FU

Bow Green Fields

BL52AY

Dobb Brow Road

BL53RD

Wigan Road

BL52BA

Dobb Brow Road

BL52NL

Hollin Acre

BL52PT

Chelsea Close

BL53NY

Fallow Close

BL53RS

Church Street

BL53SB

Grundy Street

BL52NF

Washacre

BL53QR

James Street

BL52AR

Wigan Road

BL53QE

Church Street

BL53RW

Grove Cottages

BL52LQ

Rye Hill

BL52NS

Townsfield Road

BL53FT

Great Bank Road

BL53SH

Gladstone Street

BL53TN

The Welland

BL53XU

Great Bank Road

BL52DL

Jacks Lane

BL52DX

Chelsea Court

BL52JG

Leigh Road

BL52NW

Furze Avenue

BL53AP

Clough Fold

BL53LB

Slack Lane

BL52AF

Oxlea Grove

BL52BN

Green Meadows

BL52EA

Hesketh Park

BL53PE

Bamber Croft

BL52PJ

Thornwell

BL53AJ

Pavilion Square

BL53FF

Wood Vale

BL53XP

Barrs Fold Close

BL52AD

Sunny Garth

BL52AW

Wearish Lane

BL53PY

Aireworth Street

BL53TR

Bligh Road

BL52PN

Lower Southfield

BL52PQ

Roundthorn Lane

BL52UW

Glencar

BL53FW

Bow Lee Crescent

BL53XS

Shire Croft

BL52DP

Dodd Lane

BL52NH

Southfield Drive

BL53NT

Dodd Lane

BL53SW

Church Street

BL53TW

Cricketers Way

BL52PP

Southfield Drive

BL53TD

Barn Hill

BL52BQ

Gorsey Grove

BL53FD

Borsdane Way

BL53QT

Scott Street

BL52AA

Broadwalk

BL53NN

Dicconson Lane

BL53TJ

Breaktemper

BL52JQ

Leigh Road

BL52PR

Washacre Close

BL52NR

Birch Avenue

BL53AQ

Marsden Street

BL53FG

Westleigh Close

BL53ST

Wesley Street

BL52AS

Westhoughton South

BL52NB

Southfield Drive

BL52NJ

Clough Avenue

BL53BT

Church Street

BL53HZ

James Street

BL53LX

Lostock Lane

BL53SN

Marsh Street

BL52PA

Townsfield Road

BL53AH

Market Street

BL53GD

Brook Lea

BL53NE

Barnabys Road

BL53XE

Elland Close

BL52PB

Pine Grove

BL52PL

Green Fold Lane

BL53BW

Anderby Walk

BL53NG

Trackside Approach

BL53TG

Leigh Street

BL53TP

Beatty Drive

BL52AQ

Allenby Grove

BL52AU

Oakhurst Grove

BL52PW

Ryelands

BL53FE

Wellington Street

Data Sources

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