Properties for sale in BL5
Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton
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House Prices in BL5
Properties in BL5 have an average house price of £225,386.00 and had 1413 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,365,000.00.
Property Price Paid in BL5 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £242,033.00 | 165 Properties |
| 2025 | £233,904.00 | 483 Properties |
| 2024 | £225,859.00 | 400 Properties |
| 2023 | £206,072.00 | 365 Properties |
| 2022 | £215,169.00 | 574 Properties |
| 2021 | £200,242.00 | 635 Properties |
| 2020 | £190,107.00 | 508 Properties |
| 2019 | £178,338.00 | 512 Properties |
| 2018 | £170,125.00 | 473 Properties |
| 2017 | £161,735.00 | 491 Properties |
| 2016 | £155,822.00 | 474 Properties |
| 2015 | £152,599.00 | 483 Properties |
| 2014 | £143,483.00 | 426 Properties |
| 2013 | £144,845.00 | 343 Properties |
| 2012 | £143,465.00 | 301 Properties |
| 2011 | £137,143.00 | 282 Properties |
| 2010 | £143,433.00 | 281 Properties |
| 2009 | £144,705.00 | 290 Properties |
| 2008 | £151,223.00 | 357 Properties |
| 2007 | £154,875.00 | 704 Properties |
| 2006 | £144,909.00 | 616 Properties |
| 2005 | £138,230.00 | 596 Properties |
| 2004 | £130,548.00 | 718 Properties |
| 2003 | £95,551.00 | 644 Properties |
| 2002 | £78,393.00 | 762 Properties |
| 2001 | £73,436.00 | 663 Properties |
| 2000 | £65,318.00 | 614 Properties |
| 1999 | £62,838.00 | 595 Properties |
| 1998 | £55,619.00 | 523 Properties |
| 1997 | £52,809.00 | 552 Properties |
| 1996 | £53,184.00 | 501 Properties |
| 1995 | £50,789.00 | 415 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in BL5
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £350,574.00 | 318 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £114,165.00 | 114 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £224,419.00 | 521 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £167,503.00 | 460 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in BL5, Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton
There are 229 results. Property prices in BL5 range from £140k to £2.52M with an average price of £346k.
Property market in BL5
What's for sale
236 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
236 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 91% | 4% |
| Typical asking price | £365k | £125k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 11 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.7% | 7.4% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +9.8% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around BL5
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in BL5
9 primary · 1 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Eatock Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill primary · Good
- The Gates Primary School primary · Good
- St George's CofE Primary School primary · Good
- St Thomas CofE Primary School primary · Good
Based on 236 homes for sale on Houses now, 1,035 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about BL5
What is the average house price in BL5?
The average home for sale in BL5 is priced at £357,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £345,000. This is based on the 236 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in BL5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in BL5 costs £173,000 and a 3-bedroom home £278,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £105,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £425,000.
What price range should I expect in BL5?
Most homes in BL5 are priced between £139,000 and £1.79 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £210,000, and one in five £430,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in BL5?
There are 229 homes for sale in BL5 on Houses right now, plus 21 already under offer. 65 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in BL5?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in BL5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £300,000, 9.1% higher than the year before (£275,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How long does it take to sell a home in BL5?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 11 weeks. About 29% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Flats go faster, in about 5 weeks against about 11 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in BL5?
About 7.7% gross for houses and 7.4% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in BL5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in BL5?
Detached houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale in BL5. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £125,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £420,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near BL5?
Of the areas around BL5, WN2 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by WN7 (£200,000) and BL3 (£225,000). BL5 itself is £345,000.
Are homes in BL5 freehold or leasehold?
About three quarters of homes for sale in BL5 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 22 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in BL5?
There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in BL5. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the BL5 postcode district?
The main areas within BL5 include Bolton, Over Hulton and Westhoughton.
What has been the average sold property price in BL5 over the last three years?
Semi Detached Houses in BL5 have an average sold price of £224,419, while Terraced Houses have an average of £167,503. Detached Houses have an average of £350,574 and Flats have an average of £114,165. The average sold property price in BL5 over the last three years is approximately £233,932.
Which train stations are available in BL5?
The train stations available in BL5 are Daisy Hill Station and Westhoughton Station.