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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

BL53GW

Bardwell Avenue

BL53NZ

The Fairways

BL53PS

Wingates Square

BL52BH

Westhoughton West

BL52EW

Charlock Avenue

BL53BD

Westhoughton West

BL53LZ

Chorley Road

BL53RN

The Grove

BL53TL

Breaktemper

BL52AZ

Dobb Brow Road

BL52BW

Green Meadows

BL52QX

Oldfield Close

BL53RT

Westhoughton West

BL53AY

Westhoughton West

BL53QG

Seddon Street

BL53PQ

St John's Avenue

BL53PR

Chorley Road

BL53QD

Manchester Road

BL53QS

Westhoughton West

BL53RA

Wilbraham Street

BL52BG

Old Lane

BL52BJ

Quakerfields

BL52PF

Cedar Grove

BL52PH

Elm Road

BL52PY

Westhoughton West

BL53JW

Westhoughton West

BL53JX

Dobb Brow Road

BL53PT

Chorley Road

BL53QN

Part Street

BL52PG

Birch Avenue

BL53AF

Edward Street

BL53RH

Westhoughton West

BL53QW

Scott Street

BL53SA

Westhoughton West

BL53XY

Lancaster Way

BL52AL

Westhoughton West

BL52BB

Dobb Brow Road

BL52BP

Long Lane

BL52LL

Green Acre

BL52PZ

Southfield Drive

BL52QB

Bank Field

BL53GL

The Old Bakery

BL53NS

Chorley Road

BL53PX

Dixon Street

BL53QB

Croft Street

BL53QQ

Seddon Street

BL53RJ

Westhoughton West

BL52AB

Poplar Grove

BL52NG

Washacre

BL52QL

Lower Landedmans

BL53FH

Westhoughton West

BL53GZ

Durrington Place

BL53QA

Bristle Hall Way

BL53SJ

Balfern Fold

BL53TS

Westhoughton West

Data Sources

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