Postcode WN2 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the Westhoughton South area 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 median sale price in Westhoughton South is £214,500 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westhoughton Daisy Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Westhoughton Daisy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Westhoughton Daisy Hill is £56,889 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4EX.
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.
The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Westhoughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £380,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £217,500 | £294 |
| Terraced | 42 | £175,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £378,000 | £130,250 | £215,000 | £167,500 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £125,000 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £322 | £211 | £280 | £200 |
| 2026 | £306 | £190 | £286 | £204 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Unit A, Stratus Business Centre, Coupland Road, Wigan, WN2 4HX | Other | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 141, Alder Lane, Wigan, WN2 4ET | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 42, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UG | Terraced | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 50, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UG | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 43, Topping Green, Wigan, WN2 4UG | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the WN2 4EX postcode area, located within Westhoughton Daisy Hill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2012
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Oakfield High School and College | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2014. | |
Oakfield High School and College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2014
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Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glen Clarke
Westhoughton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN2 4EX in Westhoughton South is £214,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN2 4EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).