Postcode BL5 3QE 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from BL5 3QE.
Westhoughton West near BL5 3QE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 3QE postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | Holden Lea, Bolton, BL5 3QE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Wingates Off-Licence | Chorley Road, Bolton, BL5 3PJ | Walking directions to Wingates Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Wesley Street, Bolton, BL5 3YX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.