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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

BL52BN

Green Meadows

BL53NS

Chorley Road

BL52NN

Birch Avenue

BL53FW

Bow Lee Crescent

BL53TS

Collingwood Way

BL53ZT

Victoria Close

BL53TF

Tithe Barn Street

BL53WG

St Johns Court

BL53GD

Brook Lea

BL53QL

Lever Street

BL52ST

The Stables

BL52AY

Dobb Brow Road

BL52PT

Chelsea Close

BL53QE

Church Street

BL53PH

Wingates Grove

BL53HZ

James Street

BL52DL

Jacks Lane

BL52AB

Poplar Grove

BL53RJ

Wigan Road

BL53XY

Lancaster Way

BL53FU

Bow Green Fields

BL53AF

Edward Street

BL52AE

The Crescent

BL52AU

Oakhurst Grove

BL52AH

Gorsey Hey

BL52AW

Wearish Lane

BL53FT

Great Bank Road

BL53LJ

Manchester Road

BL52NZ

Hazel Avenue

BL52NR

Birch Avenue

BL52AR

Wigan Road

BL52BG

School Street

BL53YY

The Fairways

BL52QQ

Park Edge

BL53RG

Coverdale Road

BL53PU

Westchapel Mews

BL53BW

Anderby Walk

BL52DQ

The Grange

BL53RU

Church Street

BL52NF

Washacre

BL52BR

Old Lane

BL53NW

Dicconson Lane

BL52NJ

Clough Avenue

BL53LZ

Chorley Road

BL53QR

James Street

BL52QX

Oldfield Close

BL53FE

Wellington Street

BL53PY

Aireworth Street

BL53QP

Lowfield

BL53RN

The Grove

BL53QQ

Church Street

BL52LG

Clough Avenue

BL52BP

Long Lane

BL53XS

Shire Croft

BL53RS

Church Street

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.