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Westhoughton South

Westhoughton South is one of 20 wards in Bolton, home to 13,810 people in 5,823 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £230,000 over the past two years, 10% above the Bolton median. On average 15% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 15% below the Bolton average.

Ward E05014837 · 315 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
13,810residentsCensus 2021
£230kmedian sale price389 sales, 24 months
15%green within 500 mpostcode average
97%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Westhoughton South in BoltonPostcodes in Westhoughton South highlighted; the rest of Bolton in grey
Map of Bolton with Westhoughton South highlighted

People and homes.

13,810 residents in 5,823 households, next to the Bolton average.

16%
aged 15–29
18%
aged 65 and over
72%
owner-occupied homes
10%
privately rented
18%
socially rented
8%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Westhoughton South and Bolton.

Westhoughton SouthBolton
£179k£209k£240k£271k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£179k£209k£240k£271k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Westhoughton South with a published hygiene rating.

73rated food businessesin total
82%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bolton: 76%
4rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)