Postcode BL5 2JG 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 Westhoughton West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 2JG.
Westhoughton West near BL5 2JG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 1 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £594,695.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £350,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £235,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 47 | £175,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 21 | £110,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,000 | £78,000 | £143,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £80,000 | £148,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £89,950 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £79,000 | £166,500 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £86,000 | £181,500 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £308,998 | £100,000 | £201,000 | £148,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £124,000 | £222,500 | £172,375 |
| 2023 | £334,998 | £120,000 | £225,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £322,998 | £106,000 | £225,000 | £176,025 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £120,500 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £132 | £160 | £141 |
| 2017 | £204 | £135 | £167 | £127 |
| 2018 | £214 | £146 | £179 | £139 |
| 2019 | £208 | £145 | £195 | £137 |
| 2020 | £223 | £159 | £197 | £146 |
| 2021 | £260 | £165 | £225 | £159 |
| 2022 | £290 | £183 | £277 | £201 |
| 2023 | £318 | £185 | £261 | £194 |
| 2024 | £309 | £181 | £253 | £221 |
| 2025 | £298 | £186 | £270 | £223 |
| 2026 | £305 | £220 | £251 | £216 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2JG.
In the BL5 2JG postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 33-37 Birch Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Gellert Road, Bolton, BL5 2HX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Gee Tees | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Gee Tees |
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 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Lewis
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL5 2JG records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2JG in Westhoughton West is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL5 2JG, including Washacre Primary School (Good), Westhoughton High School (Requires improvement) and Eatock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL5 2JG is Daisy Hill, about 361 m away.
BL5 2JG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,061 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 2JG is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (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.