Postcode BL5 3BU 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton East is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 7.4% 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 of residents in Westhoughton East is £47,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BL5 3BU.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £191,875 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
In the BL5 3BU postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.