Postcode insights

BL5 2SL

Osprey Avenue

Westhoughton South

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Detailed insights for BL5 2SL

Overview

Postcode BL5 2SL 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Eatock Lodge Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 2SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Westhoughton Daisy Hill near BL5 2SL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL5 2SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL5 2SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEatock Lodge Nature ReserveMediumWalking directions to Eatock Lodge Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
3,136.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.22(-32%)
Violence and sexual offences
11(-71%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+63%)
Public order
3.05(-70%)
Burglary
3.05(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
94.51%
Pakistani
9
2.74%
Indian
3
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.91%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
35.51%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.22%
No qualifications
36
13.04%
Apprenticeship
20
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.33%
Owns with a mortgage
53
44.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.33%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 2SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 202525, Brambling Drive, Bolton, BL5 2SWDetachedFreehold£456,000
06 Mar 202642, Redwood, Bolton, BL5 2RUDetachedFreehold£309,000
02 Jun 202556, Redwood, Bolton, BL5 2RUDetachedFreehold£460,000
19 Jun 202514, Bellwood, Bolton, BL5 2RTDetachedFreehold£285,000
27 Mar 20264, The Hoskers, Bolton, BL5 2DWDetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the BL5 2SL postcode area, located within Westhoughton Daisy Hill, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL5 2SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEatock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 2SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL5 2SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miEssoDobb Brow Road, Bolton, BL5 2ARWalking directions to Esso
0.5 miThe Corner Shop203 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AJWalking directions to The Corner Shop

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 2SL, 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 035DE01004937
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BL5 2SL

Is BL5 2SL (Westhoughton Daisy Hill) safe?

The area around BL5 2SL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2SL?

The median sale price around BL5 2SL 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 2SL?

There are 7 schools close to BL5 2SL, including St George's CofE 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 2SL?

The closest station to BL5 2SL is Daisy Hill, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL5 2SL?

BL5 2SL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.