Postcode BL5 2LE 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 East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Westhoughton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 2LE.
Westhoughton East near BL5 2LE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 0.9 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2LE.
In the BL5 2LE postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 33-37 Birch Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Gee Tees | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Gee Tees |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
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 2LE, 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 2LE records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around BL5 2LE in Westhoughton East is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL5 2LE, 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 2LE is Daisy Hill, about 512 m away.
BL5 2LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,843 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 2LE 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.