Town · England
Westhoughton
Population 25,329 · Postcode BL5 · North West, England
Population: Parish of Westhoughton, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Westhoughton parishProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- WesthoughtonThe place itself: its built-up area, as mapped by ONS.
- Centre of WesthoughtonFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£205,000Median · 354 sales in 12 months▼-27% notably below national averageWesthoughton parishView sales →
Crime0 / 1,0005 incidents in 12 months▲-100% well below national averageWesthoughton parishView breakdown →
Broadband186.9 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+12% above national averageWesthoughton parishView coverage →
Schools10 schools9 primary, 1 other · latest Ofsted resultsWesthoughton parish and nearbyView schools →
Businesses1,302Top: Retail & wholesale, Construction, Professional services▼-37% well below national averageWesthoughton parishView directory →
Planning645Within 5 km, 12 months · 32 in last 30 days · 136 pending · 423 approved · Bolton councilWithin 5 km of WesthoughtonView applications →
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