Postcode BL5 3EA 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 very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton East is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 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.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from BL5 3EA.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3EA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| 0.9 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 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 3EA postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Shop | 73 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RZ | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Wesley Street, Bolton, BL5 3YX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.