Postcode BL5 1BD is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Over Hulton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Over Hulton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Over Hulton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Over Hulton is £52,780 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from BL5 1BD.
Over Hulton near BL5 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £230,422 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £197,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.