Postcode BL5 3LJ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wingates.
Westhoughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from BL5 3LJ.
Westhoughton West near BL5 3LJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wingates | Medium | Walking directions to Wingates |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 57 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £196,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
In the BL5 3LJ postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Holden Lea, Bolton, BL5 3QE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Wesley Street, Bolton, BL5 3YX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.