Like Horwich, Westhoughton is a small town-like settlement that lies in the metropolitan borough of Bolton towards the western direction of Wigan. Westhoughton incorporates several former villages and hamlets which have their own distinctive character and amenities, including Wingates, White Horse, Over Hulton, Four Gates, Chequerbent, Hunger Hill, Daisy Hill, and more.

 

Westhoughton’s town centre is filled mostly with independent shops, cafes and pubs, with larger retail brands occupying pockets around the area, providing local residents with everything they need. The grandest building in Westhoughton is the town hall which was built in 1903, and down the road is one of the famous Andrew Carnegie’s libraries (Carnegie was one of the world’s leading industrialists with roots in Scotland). Westhoughton is a relatively small, quiet place with a community feel, offering a range of housing and schooling for parents and their children.

 

AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES

 

Properties in Westhoughton had an overall average price of £184,569 over the last year. The majority of sales in Westhoughton during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £135,066. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £177,509, with detached properties fetching £263,781. (Source: Rightmove, 2021)