Postcode insights

BL5 3JF

Manchester Road

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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Detailed insights for BL5 3JF

Overview

Postcode BL5 3JF 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Westhoughton East has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Westhoughton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

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.

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 255 ft away from BL5 3JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Westhoughton East near BL5 3JF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
449 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.48(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-46%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(+19%)
Public order
5.19(-49%)
Burglary
4.55(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
88.58%
Indian
11
3.81%
Chinese
5
1.73%
Other White
5
1.73%
Other Asian
4
1.38%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.61%
Level 3 (A level)
58
24.89%
No qualifications
37
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.59%
Apprenticeship
20
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
45%
Owns outright
46
38.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Other social rented
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025712, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL5 1BDTerracedFreehold£187,500
18 Dec 2025666, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL5 3JDTerracedLeasehold£200,000
11 Mar 202615, Grand Junction Way, Bolton, BL5 3JADetachedFreehold£300,000
11 Feb 202623, Grand Junction Way, Bolton, BL5 3JATerracedLeasehold£52,500
11 Jul 202527, Grand Junction Way, Bolton, BL5 3JATerracedFreehold£43,402

Schools

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

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

Good

0.9 miSecondaryWesthoughton High SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL5 3JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparManchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JPWalking directions to Spar

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 3JF, 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 028AE01004891
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL5 3JF

Is BL5 3JF (Westhoughton East) safe?

The area around BL5 3JF records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3JF?

The median sale price around BL5 3JF 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 3JF?

There are 2 schools close to BL5 3JF, including St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good) and Westhoughton High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL5 3JF?

BL5 3JF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.