Postcode BL5 3ZE 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from BL5 3ZE.
Westhoughton East near BL5 3ZE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Westhoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Westhoughton |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £196,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
In the BL5 3ZE postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3ZE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.