Postcode BL5 2LF is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton South area 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 median sale price in Westhoughton South is £216,000 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,750 and £268,124. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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 17,225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from BL5 2LF.
Westhoughton East near BL5 2LF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 0.7 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £380,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £220,000 | £296 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £190 |
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 | £378,000 | £130,250 | £215,000 | £167,500 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £125,000 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £322 | £211 | £280 | £200 |
| 2026 | £306 | £190 | £286 | £204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 61, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 45, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 87, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JE | Other | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 59, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 1, Rye Hill, Bolton, BL5 2LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £164,000 |
In the BL5 2LF postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Woodland Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2020. | |
Woodland Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2020
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Westhoughton High School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Westhoughton High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 May 2025
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Gee Tees | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Gee Tees |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 33-37 Birch Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL5 2LF, 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 2LF 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL5 2LF in Westhoughton South is £216,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BL5 2LF, including Woodland Primary Academy (Good), Westhoughton High School (Inadequate) and St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL5 2LF is Daisy Hill, about 704 m away.
BL5 2LF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,225 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 2LF is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Clarke (Reform UK).