Cow Lees, Westhoughton, Bolton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL5 3EG.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Cow Lees, Westhoughton, Bolton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £310,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £276,000. That is 33% above the Bolton average of £232,567 over the same period. Recorded sale prices on Cow Lees range from £180,000 to £492,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 523 streets in Bolton with at least two sales in the last year, Cow Lees ranks 93rd for average price.
House prices on Cow Lees compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BL5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £276,000 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Cow Lees
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 30 Apr 2026 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 14 Nov 2025 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 7 Jan 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 29 Apr 2022 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 17 Feb 2022 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 29 Sep 2021 | £492,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 13 Jan 2021 | £249,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 1 May 2019 | £214,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 25 Jan 2018 | £202,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 13 Oct 2017 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 30 Sep 2016 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 22 Apr 2016 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Cow Lees BL5 3EG | 5 Feb 2016 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Cow Lees
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 417 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Gates Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Woodland Primary Academy 170 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eatock Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School 247 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill 445 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Westhoughton station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Daisy Hill station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Hag Fold station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cherwell Road (nr, Bolton Road) 2 min walk
- Cherwell Road (opp, Bolton Road) 2 min walk
- Brook Street (opp, Bolton Road) 2 min walk
- Brook Street (nr, Bolton Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Unsworth Group Practice
Peter House, Captain Lees Road, Bolton · 0.2 mi - Stable Fold Surgery
119 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton · 0.5 mi - Meadowview Surgery
Ormerod House, Atherton Health Centre, Nelson St, Manchester · 1.8 mi - Dr Vasanth
Atherton Health Centre, Nelson Street, Manchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Westhoughton Express · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi 29 Bolton Road · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - West Houghton · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Westhoughton · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Rigby & Higginson Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- The Westhoughton Dental Centre · 0.4 mi
- Church Street Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Rumworth House · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 773 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,762 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bolton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Cow Lees
Ethnic group
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 72% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 20.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.2% | 47% |
| No religion | 24.3% | 25.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.2% | 27.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.9% | 16.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 22.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 48% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.4% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.2% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 7.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 24.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bolton.
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