Postcode BL5 3PQ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton West is £40,731 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wingates.
Westhoughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,752 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 59.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from BL5 3PQ.
Westhoughton West near BL5 3PQ 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 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 145, Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 115, Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 9, Wingates Grove, Bolton, BL5 3PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 48, Wingates Grove, Bolton, BL5 3PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 101, Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PG | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the BL5 3PQ postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL5 3PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wingates Off-Licence | Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PJ | Walking directions to Wingates Off-Licence |
| 0.3 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 3PQ, 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 3PQ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL5 3PQ 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 3 schools close to BL5 3PQ, including The Gates Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (Outstanding) and St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL5 3PQ is Westhoughton, about 831 m away.
BL5 3PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,752 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 3PQ is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).