Postcode BL5 3JS 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 level. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton East is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 low crime rate.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from BL5 3JS.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3JS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
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 3JS postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.