Postcode BL5 3AB 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 West area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has a high crime rate.
Approximately 6.0% 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 of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL5 3AB.
Westhoughton West near BL5 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton South
In the BL5 3AB postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3YY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Esso | Dobb Brow Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.4 mi | Polish Shop | 73 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RZ | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | The Corner Shop | 203 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AJ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.