Postcode BL5 2QL is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area 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 median sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £243,500 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,750 and £313,872. 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 8,048 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% 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 1.6% 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 2QL.
Westhoughton West near BL5 2QL 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 | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 (about £260 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £355,148 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £241,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 52 | £173,750 | £217 |
| Flats | 22 | £110,000 | £197 |
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 | £352,648 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | £120,000 | £237,500 | £181,700 |
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 | £304 | £188 | £267 | £224 |
| 2026 | £300 | £205 | £255 | £213 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 254, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 258, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 244, Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 25, Roscoes Court, Bolton, BL5 2QD | Terraced | Leasehold | £201,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 17, Roscoes Court, Bolton, BL5 2QD | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,300 |
In the BL5 2QL postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.5 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Eatock Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2016. | |
Eatock Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2016
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 2QL
| 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 |
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 2QL, 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 2QL 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 2QL in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £243,500 (about £260 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL5 2QL, including Woodland Primary Academy (Good), Westhoughton High School (Inadequate) and Eatock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL5 2QL is Daisy Hill, about 246 m away.
BL5 2QL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,048 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 2QL is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).