Postcode insights

BL5 2LA

Hunts Bank

Westhoughton South

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Detailed insights for BL5 2LA

Overview

Postcode BL5 2LA 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 Daisy Hill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £56,889 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £56,889 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 2LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Westhoughton Daisy Hill near BL5 2LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL5 2LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
5,099.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.37(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-61%)
Public order
5.59(-45%)
Burglary
4.89(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
92.93%
Other White
12
4.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.77%
Pakistani
2
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
26.11%
No qualifications
54
23.89%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
43.48%
Owns with a mortgage
43
37.39%
Social rents from council
12
10.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.35%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Westhoughton South

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£350,000£304
Semi-Detached63£215,000£286
Terraced37£175,000£198
Flats3£128,500£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202513, Mabel Street, Bolton, BL5 2LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
31 Mar 202527, Bentworth Close, Bolton, BL5 2GNDetachedFreehold£315,000
31 Oct 2025115, Townsfield Road, Bolton, BL5 2NSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
30 Sept 2025139, Townsfield Road, Bolton, BL5 2NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
04 Mar 2025109, Townsfield Road, Bolton, BL5 2NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the BL5 2LA postcode area, located within Westhoughton Daisy Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL5 2LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWashacre Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEatock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL5 2LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter33-37 Birch Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBest-oneGellert Road, Bolton, BL5 2HXWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miThe Village Store1 Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Bolton, BL5 2JUWalking directions to The Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL5 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glen Clarke

Westhoughton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
WardWesthoughton SouthE05014837
ParishWesthoughtonE04000003
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westhoughton Daisy HillE02001018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 035EE01004940
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL5 2LA

Is BL5 2LA (Westhoughton Daisy Hill) safe?

The area around BL5 2LA records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL5 2LA?

The median sale price around BL5 2LA in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL5 2LA?

There are 8 schools close to BL5 2LA, including Washacre Primary School (Good), Eatock Primary School (Outstanding) and St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL5 2LA?

The closest station to BL5 2LA is Daisy Hill, about 136 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL5 2LA?

BL5 2LA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL5 2LA (Westhoughton Daisy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 2LA is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Clarke (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.