Postcode BL5 2DQ 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 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 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 81.3 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 2DQ.
Westhoughton West near BL5 2DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,130,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton South
In the BL5 2DQ postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Esso | Dobb Brow Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.