Postcode BL5 3NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Westhoughton East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The median sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £237,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £300,999. The nearest station is Westhoughton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Westhoughton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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 per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from BL5 3NQ.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3NQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £347,500 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £241,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 48 | £171,250 | £218 |
| Flats | 22 | £110,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £185,150 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £240,000 | £171,850 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £299 | £188 | £269 | £223 |
| 2026 | £306 | £205 | £258 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 1, Bampton Close, Bolton, BL5 3NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 5, Washburn Close, Bolton, BL5 3LD | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 10, Washburn Close, Bolton, BL5 3LD | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 6, Washburn Close, Bolton, BL5 3LD | Detached | Freehold | £427,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 200, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SX | Terraced | Leasehold | £162,000 |
In the BL5 3NQ postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 3NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Wesley Street, Bolton, BL5 3YX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Polish Shop | 73 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RZ | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Holden Lea, Bolton, BL5 3QE | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL5 3NQ, 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
The area around BL5 3NQ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around BL5 3NQ in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill is £237,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL5 3NQ, including Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (Outstanding), The Gates Primary School (Good) and St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL5 3NQ is Westhoughton, about 183 m away.
BL5 3NQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 3NQ is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).