Postcode BL5 3SS is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton South ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Westhoughton West area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Westhoughton West is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Central Park.
Westhoughton West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton West has a high crime rate.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from BL5 3SS.
Westhoughton West near BL5 3SS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wingates | Medium | Walking directions to Wingates |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton South
In the BL5 3SS postcode area, located within Westhoughton West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3SS
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Holden Lea, Bolton, BL5 3QE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | 34-40 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AN | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 29 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.