Postcode insights

WN2 4EX

Hindley Road

Westhoughton South

Interactive map showing WN2 4EX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WN2 4EX

Overview

Postcode WN2 4EX 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 Daisy Hill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £56,889 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Westhoughton Daisy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £56,889 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4EX.

Flood risk

Medium

Westhoughton Daisy Hill near WN2 4EX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
350.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.97(-33%)
Public order
10.4(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.32(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
95.86%
Other White
8
2.76%
Indian
4
1.38%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
37.16%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.56%
No qualifications
30
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
51.72%
Owns with a mortgage
50
43.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Westhoughton South

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £280K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,130,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£350,000£304
Semi-Detached63£215,000£286
Terraced37£175,000£198
Flats3£128,500£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westhoughton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,250£82,250£125,000£97,250
2017£240,000£86,000£125,000£108,000
2018£238,500£88,000£135,000£110,000
2019£255,000£102,500£145,000£115,000
2020£278,748£83,000£170,000£122,475
2021£282,995£105,000£166,000£141,000
2022£328,748£117,700£195,000£156,550
2023£349,995£113,000£200,000£168,000
2024£354,998£114,000£210,000£157,500
2025£371,000£130,250£215,000£167,500
2026£347,000£202,500£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£129£174£123
2017£210£127£155£130
2018£210£156£184£131
2019£226£139£188£123
2020£232£179£219£144
2021£251£165£216£162
2022£300£175£258£188
2023£311£194£249£189
2024£315£154£243£186
2025£320£211£274£201
2026£313£250£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westhoughton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westhoughton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026141, Alder Lane, Wigan, WN2 4ETTerracedFreehold£193,000
22 Aug 202550, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UGTerracedFreehold£178,000
20 Aug 202543, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UGDetachedFreehold£240,000
23 Apr 202527, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Feb 202518, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UGTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the WN2 4EX postcode area, located within Westhoughton Daisy Hill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 4EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOakfield High School and CollegeCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 WN2 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glen Clarke

Westhoughton South - 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
WardWesthoughton SouthE05014837
ParishWesthoughtonE04000003
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westhoughton Daisy HillE02001018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 035BE01004934
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 4EX

Is WN2 4EX (Westhoughton Daisy Hill) safe?

The area around WN2 4EX records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 WN2 4EX?

The median sale price around WN2 4EX in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £217,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 4EX?

There are 9 schools close to WN2 4EX, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good) and Oakfield High School and College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 4EX?

WN2 4EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 4EX (Westhoughton Daisy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering WN2 4EX is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Clarke (Reform UK).

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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.