Postcode BL5 3JD 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from BL5 3JD.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3JD postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP | Walking directions to Spar |
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.