Postcode BL5 3AL is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill 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 Westhoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from BL5 3AL.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3AL 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| 0.6 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £230,422 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £197,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
In the BL5 3AL postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gee Tees | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Gee Tees |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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: 16/01/2026.