Postcode insights

BL5 3ZN

Holmecroft Chase

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

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Detailed insights for BL5 3ZN

Overview

Postcode BL5 3ZN 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Westhoughton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Westhoughton East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Westhoughton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from BL5 3ZN.

Flood risk

No risk

Westhoughton East near BL5 3ZN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westhoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL5 3ZN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Westhoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Westhoughton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
2,870.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.37(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-57%)
Vehicle crime
6.33(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-53%)
Burglary
3.52(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
90.46%
Pakistani
12
3.95%
Indian
4
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other White
3
0.99%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
35.51%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.55%
No qualifications
39
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
53.33%
Owns outright
33
27.5%
Shared ownership
6
5%
Other social rented
6
5%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £320K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £594,695.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£350,000£293
Semi-Detached62£235,000£257
Terraced47£175,000£223
Flats21£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£185,000
2026£345,000£120,500£240,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£298£186£270£223
2026£305£220£251£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3ZN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL5 3ZN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202612, Holmecroft Chase, Bolton, BL5 3ZNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
12 Sept 202535, Holmecroft Chase, Bolton, BL5 3ZNFlatsLeasehold£104,000
08 Aug 202539, Holmecroft Chase, Bolton, BL5 3ZNFlatsLeasehold£103,500
05 Aug 202536, Holmecroft Chase, Bolton, BL5 3ZNDetachedLeasehold£275,000
21 Feb 202537, Brandforth Gardens, Bolton, BL5 3ZPTerracedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the BL5 3ZN postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL5 3ZN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Gates Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart R.C. Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL5 3ZN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL5 3ZN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL5 3ZN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Lewis

Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Phil Brickell

Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton WestE14001112
ParishWesthoughtonE04000003
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westhoughton EastE02001011
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 028GE01033219
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about BL5 3ZN

Is BL5 3ZN (Westhoughton East) safe?

The area around BL5 3ZN records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL5 3ZN?

The median sale price around BL5 3ZN in Westhoughton East is £239,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL5 3ZN?

There are 5 schools close to BL5 3ZN, including The Gates Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (Outstanding) and St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL5 3ZN?

The closest station to BL5 3ZN is Westhoughton, about 895 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL5 3ZN?

BL5 3ZN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,351 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL5 3ZN (Westhoughton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL5 3ZN is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lewis (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.