Postcode insights

BL5 3HH

Bailey Fold

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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Detailed insights for BL5 3HH

Overview

Postcode BL5 3HH 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 low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Daisy Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Westhoughton East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Westhoughton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from BL5 3HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Westhoughton East near BL5 3HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL5 3HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill
0.9 mi

Westhoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Westhoughton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
620.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.4(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-45%)
Vehicle crime
5.25(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.62(-71%)
Burglary
2.62(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
432
93.51%
Chinese
8
1.73%
Other White
6
1.3%
Pakistani
5
1.08%
Indian
4
0.87%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
38.04%
Level 3 (A level)
71
19.29%
No qualifications
52
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
48.9%
Owns with a mortgage
75
41.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.59%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.75%
Other social rented
1
0.55%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £320K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£350,000£293
Semi-Detached62£235,000£257
Terraced47£175,000£223
Flats21£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026184, Park Road, Bolton, BL5 3HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
13 Nov 202562, Alexandria Drive, Bolton, BL5 3HFFlatsLeasehold£100,000
27 Jun 202531, Alexandria Drive, Bolton, BL5 3HFFlatsLeasehold£71,000
07 Mar 202554, Alexandria Drive, Bolton, BL5 3HFFlatsLeasehold£95,000
27 Jun 2025224, Park Road, Bolton, BL5 3HLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the BL5 3HH postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL5 3HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWesthoughton High SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryWashacre Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL5 3HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparManchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JPWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL5 3HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Lewis

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
ParishWesthoughtonE04000003
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westhoughton EastE02001011
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 028BE01004893
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL5 3HH

Is BL5 3HH (Westhoughton East) safe?

The area around BL5 3HH records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near BL5 3HH?

The median sale price around BL5 3HH in Westhoughton East is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL5 3HH?

There are 7 schools close to BL5 3HH, including St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good), Westhoughton High School (Requires improvement) and Washacre Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL5 3HH?

The closest station to BL5 3HH is Daisy Hill, about 1,063 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL5 3HH?

BL5 3HH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL5 3HH (Westhoughton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 3HH is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.