Central Drive - BL5 3DU
Key Postcode Insights
BL5 3DU is a residential postcode situated on Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 374th largest and 214th most expensive of the 664 postcodes in the BL5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 18 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £216,355
- 10 Year change
- up 69.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,272pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 76.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £293/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL5 3DU is a residential postcode situated on Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 374th largest and 214th most expensive of the 664 postcodes in the BL5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 18 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £216,355
- 10 Year change
- up 69.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,272pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 76.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £293/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BL5 3DU
- 45A Central Drive
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 45 Central Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 47 Central Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 49 Central Drive
Unknown
- 50 Central Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BL5 3DU sold for £202,500 on 24th October 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £216,355.
The BL5 3DU Sales Market has increased by 69.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £216,355 |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £211,419 |
| June 2024 | 1.5% | £204,482 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £201,434 |
| June 2022 | 17.2% | £198,223 |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £169,133 |
| June 2020 | 4.9% | £154,437 |
| June 2019 | 3.1% | £147,268 |
| June 2018 | 4.4% | £142,821 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £136,838 |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £128,012 |
| June 2015 | 1.7% | £125,376 |
| June 2014 | 2.9% | £123,251 |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £119,802 |
| June 2012 | -1.8% | £119,092 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £121,304 |
| June 2010 | 1.3% | £121,718 |
| June 2009 | -10.2% | £120,179 |
| June 2008 | -0.6% | £133,881 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £134,677 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,272.
The BL5 3DU Rental Market has increased by 76.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.4% | £1,272pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.5% | £1,230pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.7% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.4% | £1,062pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.5% | £970pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £870pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £795pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £772pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £755pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £745pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £722pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.4% | £703pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £693pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £680pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £682pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £677pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.5% | £672pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £643pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.4% | £702pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £678pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 24th October 2025 for £202,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.9%. The postcode has had a total of 26 sales since 1995.
BL5 3DU has seen 4 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£202,500 | 2 Bed House59, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU59, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
- Sold Mar 2025£290,000 | 3 Bed House47, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU47, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
- Sold Aug 2023£173,000 | 2 Bed House45A, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU45A, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
- Sold Apr 2023£169,950 | 3 Bed House55, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU55, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
- Sold Mar 2022£147,500 | 2 Bed House67, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU67, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
Nearby Postcodes
BL5 3DU is the 374th largest and the 214th most expensive postcode out of the 664 postcodes in the BL5 area.
- BL5 3TA, Jutland Grove, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5BL5 3TA14 Addresses|48 m away
- BL5 3SZ, Glebe Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5BL5 3SZ15 Addresses|51 m away
- BL5 3EY, Cherwell Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5BL5 3EY8 Addresses|67 m away
- BL5 3SE, Lord Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5BL5 3SE14 Addresses|87 m away
- BL5 3SF, Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5BL5 3SF20 Addresses|90 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 12 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (12)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 13 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (7)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£290,000 | 3 Bed House47, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU47, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DU
- Sold Apr 2026£265,000 | 3 Bed House27, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DS27, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DS
- Sold Aug 2023£238,200 | 3 Bed House39, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DS39, Central Drive, Bolton, BL5 3DS
Schools Nearby
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School100 m away
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School500 m away
- The Gates Primary School600 m away
- Westhoughton High School500 m away
- Ladybridge High School3.5 km away
- Outwood Academy Hindley3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL5 3DU is Westhoughton station, which is 400 metres away.
- Westhoughton|400 m away
- Daisy Hill|1.5 km away
- Hag Fold|2.7 km away
- Lostock|2.9 km away
