Postcode BL5 3GU 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Westhoughton East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from BL5 3GU.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3GU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £594,695.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £350,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £235,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 47 | £175,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 21 | £110,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,000 | £78,000 | £143,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £80,000 | £148,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £89,950 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £79,000 | £166,500 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £86,000 | £181,500 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £308,998 | £100,000 | £201,000 | £148,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £124,000 | £222,500 | £172,375 |
| 2023 | £334,998 | £120,000 | £225,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £322,998 | £106,000 | £225,000 | £176,025 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £120,500 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £132 | £160 | £141 |
| 2017 | £204 | £135 | £167 | £127 |
| 2018 | £214 | £146 | £179 | £139 |
| 2019 | £208 | £145 | £195 | £137 |
| 2020 | £223 | £159 | £197 | £146 |
| 2021 | £260 | £165 | £225 | £159 |
| 2022 | £290 | £183 | £277 | £201 |
| 2023 | £318 | £185 | £261 | £194 |
| 2024 | £309 | £181 | £253 | £221 |
| 2025 | £298 | £186 | £270 | £223 |
| 2026 | £305 | £220 | £251 | £216 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3GU.
In the BL5 3GU postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Wesley Street, Bolton, BL5 3YX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Polish Shop | 73 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RZ | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL5 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Lewis
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL5 3GU records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around BL5 3GU in Westhoughton East is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL5 3GU, including Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (Outstanding), The Gates Primary School (Good) and Westhoughton High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL5 3GU is Westhoughton, about 570 m away.
BL5 3GU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 3GU is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).
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.