Postcode BL5 2AY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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 per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from BL5 2AY.
Westhoughton West near BL5 2AY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 0.9 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,130,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £350,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £215,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 37 | £175,000 | £198 |
| Flats | 3 | £128,500 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,250 | £82,250 | £125,000 | £97,250 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £86,000 | £125,000 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £238,500 | £88,000 | £135,000 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £102,500 | £145,000 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £278,748 | £83,000 | £170,000 | £122,475 |
| 2021 | £282,995 | £105,000 | £166,000 | £141,000 |
| 2022 | £328,748 | £117,700 | £195,000 | £156,550 |
| 2023 | £349,995 | £113,000 | £200,000 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £354,998 | £114,000 | £210,000 | £157,500 |
| 2025 | £371,000 | £130,250 | £215,000 | £167,500 |
| 2026 | £347,000 | — | £202,500 | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200 | £129 | £174 | £123 |
| 2017 | £210 | £127 | £155 | £130 |
| 2018 | £210 | £156 | £184 | £131 |
| 2019 | £226 | £139 | £188 | £123 |
| 2020 | £232 | £179 | £219 | £144 |
| 2021 | £251 | £165 | £216 | £162 |
| 2022 | £300 | £175 | £258 | £188 |
| 2023 | £311 | £194 | £249 | £189 |
| 2024 | £315 | £154 | £243 | £186 |
| 2025 | £320 | £211 | £274 | £201 |
| 2026 | £313 | — | £250 | £183 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2AY.
In the BL5 2AY postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Esso | Dobb Brow Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 203 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AJ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3YY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL5 2AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glen Clarke
Westhoughton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL5 2AY records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL5 2AY in Westhoughton West is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BL5 2AY, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good) and Eatock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL5 2AY is Daisy Hill, about 1,506 m away.
BL5 2AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 2AY is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Clarke (Reform UK).
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.