Postcode BL5 2AE is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton South ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Westhoughton West area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has a high crime rate.
Approximately 65.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 2AE.
Westhoughton West near BL5 2AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 0.8 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton South
In the BL5 2AE postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 33-37 Birch Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 203 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AJ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3YY | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.