Postcode BL6 4HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Westhoughton East area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westhoughton East is £51,268 per year. The nearest station is Lostock located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Westhoughton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 168 ft away from BL6 4HJ.
Westhoughton East near BL6 4HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lostock located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lostock | N/A | Walking directions to Lostock |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 82 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £154,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
In the BL6 4HJ postcode area, located within Westhoughton East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.