Properties to rent in BL5
Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton
There are 160 results. Rental prices in BL5 range from £633 pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in BL5, Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton
2 Bedrooms
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Properties to rent near BL5
Rental market in BL5
What's to rent
20 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
20 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 70% | 30% |
| Typical rent | £1,225 pcm | £800 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 7.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.6% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around BL5
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know BL5
stations in BL5Schools 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 20 homes to rent on Houses now, 270 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents 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 renting in BL5
What is the average rent in BL5?
The average rent for a home in BL5 is £1,215 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £925 a month. This is based on the 20 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in BL5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in BL5 rents for £865 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,125 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £265 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in BL5?
Most rents in BL5 are between £695 and £3,105 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in BL5?
There are 23 homes to rent in BL5 on Houses right now, plus 15 already let agreed. 23 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in BL5?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in BL5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, about the same as the year before (£950 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in BL5?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in BL5?
About 7.9% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BL5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in BL5?
Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes to rent in BL5. Flats and apartments come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £800 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,530 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near BL5?
Of the areas around BL5, BL3 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £875 a month, followed by WN7 (£875 a month) and WN2 (£895 a month). BL5 itself is £925 a month.
Are rental homes in BL5 furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in BL5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
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 train stations are in or near BL5?
Stations in BL5 include Lostock, Westhoughton, Daisy Hill and Hag Fold.