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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

BL53GW

Bardwell Avenue

BL53PS

Wingates Square

BL52GH

Grundys Mews

BL53NZ

The Fairways

BL53LZ

Chorley Road

BL53TL

Cemetery Street

BL52BH

Wigan Road

BL52EW

The Pewfist

BL53BD

Market Street

BL53RN

The Grove

BL52BW

Green Meadows

BL52QX

Oldfield Close

BL53PQ

St Johns Avenue

BL53PR

Chorley Road

BL53QD

Manchester Road

BL52AZ

Dobb Brow Road

BL53AY

Westland Avenue

BL53QG

Seddon Street

BL53QS

Westhoughton South

BL53RA

Wilbraham Street

BL53RT

Whittles Terrace

BL52BJ

Quakerfields

BL52PF

Cedar Grove

BL52PY

Higher Landedmans

BL53JX

Houghton Fold

BL53PT

Manchester Road

BL53QN

Part Street

BL52BG

School Street

BL52PH

Elm Road

BL53JW

Bowland Gate Drive

BL52PG

Southfield Drive

BL53RH

Wigan Road

BL53SA

New Field Court

BL53AF

Edward Street

BL53QW

Church Street

BL53XY

Lancaster Way

BL52AL

Wigan Road

BL52BP

Long Lane

BL52LL

Green Acre

BL52PZ

Southfield Drive

BL53GL

Mill Street

BL53NS

Chorley Road

BL53QB

Croft Street

BL53RJ

Wigan Road

BL52BB

Dobb Brow Road

BL52QB

Landedmans

BL53PX

Dixon Street

BL53QQ

Church Street

BL52QL

Lower Landedmans

BL53FH

Withington Close

BL53GZ

Leigh Street

BL52AB

Poplar Grove

BL53QA

Bristle Hall Way

BL53SJ

Balfern Fold

BL53TS

Collingwood Way

Data Sources

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