Postcode BL5 3NF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Horwich East area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year. The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is `The Poacher' Park.
Horwich East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Horwich East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horwich East is £49,497 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from BL5 3NF.
Horwich East near BL5 3NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horwich Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Horwich Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Horwich Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | `The Poacher' Park | Small | Walking directions to `The Poacher' Park |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £363,600 |
| Flats | 21 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £193,750 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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.
Elected local representatives for BL5 3NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Lewis
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.