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 level. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 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 2 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 low crime rate.
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 of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 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.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £650,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £342,498; semi-detached at £225,000; terraced at £174,000; flats at £106,000.
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.