Postcode BL5 3PL 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 Horwich East area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Horwich East is £44,500 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wingates.
Horwich East has a 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 low crime rate.
Approximately 6.6% 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 of residents in Horwich East is £44,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from BL5 3PL.
Horwich East near BL5 3PL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wingates | Medium | Walking directions to Wingates |
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 3PL postcode area, located within Horwich East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wingates Off-Licence | Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PJ | Walking directions to Wingates Off-Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Holden Lea, Bolton, BL5 3QE | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.