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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Central Park.
Westhoughton East has a moderate 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 108.6 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 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 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.