New homes in Westhoughton

Located in the North West within Greater Manchester, Westhoughton was a prominent town in Lancashire during the Industrial Revolution. These days it boasts a great location between Wigan and Bolton, with Manchester under half an hour away by road or rail. Houses in Westhoughton are also just 45 minutes from vibrant Liverpool.

Whether you’re heading out of town to Rivington Pike and the reservoirs nearby, exploring the wetlands of Red Moss or enjoying the views from Winter Hill, you can also go for walks through Bordane Wood and up Noon Hill. Head to local park Hall Lee Bank and more, when you browse our new homes in Westhoughton below. 

Is Westhoughton a nice place to live?

Lying off the A58, midway between Bolton and Wigan, new homes in Westhoughton enjoy many exciting attractions on their doorstep. Whether you fancy a shopping-packed day in Manchester or Liverpool, a scenic stroll along the northwestern coastline or across the Peak District, you’ll be spoilt for choice. 

Read on as we take you through the town’s amenities, schools and transport links. 

What things are there to do in Westhoughton?

Westhoughton has fantastic amenities, from local shops and parks to historic landmarks and nature spots to roam. Below we’ve rounded up a few of the best things to see and do in the area:

• Bolton Steam Museum
• Horwich Heritage Centre
• Kittywake Canal Cruises
• Lancashire Mining Museum 
• Rivington Pike
• Bordane Wood
• Eatock Lodge Local Nature Reserve
• Hall Lee Bank Park

What are the best schools in Westhoughton?

New homes in Westhoughton promise a range of excellent educational facilities, whether you’re looking for primary, secondary or further education. Here are some of the top-ranking, according to Ofsted. 

Primary	Secondary	Further Education
Sacred Heart R.C Primary School	Oakfield High School	University of Bolton
Eatock Primary School	The Westleigh School	Oakfield College
St Michael’s CofE Primary School	Rumworth School	Bolton College

 

Are the transport links good in Westhoughton?

This thriving town is conveniently located to access the M61, which passes through the north and links Clifton and Chorley.

The A58 crosses the city centre, connecting Westhoughton’s neighbourhoods in all directions. New homes here are also a stone’s throw from the M6 to Warrington and the M60 to Oldham.

The town boasts two train stations, Westhoughton and Daisy Hill railways stations. Trains are operated by Northern and provide services to Southport, Manchester and Wigan. There are also several bus routes to Leigh and Bolton.

What are house prices like in Westhoughton?

House prices in Westhoughton have increased over recent years, but there are still many investment opportunities for first-time buyers and existing homeowners.

If you want to be surrounded by nature without compromising the array of amenities the town offers, new homes on the Orchard Meadows development could be ideal. Located in Appleton, a short drive from Westhoughton, this collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes provide spacious, multi-purpose rooms to suit all lifestyles.

We also have modern 3 and 4 bedroom homes on the Centurion Village development in Leyland. They are next door to Preston and Blackburn, meaning there is always plenty to do.

What new home schemes are available in Westhoughton?

Whether you’re getting on, or moving up, the property ladder, we have an offer tailored to you.

Our Home Reach scheme helps you buy a share of your dream home and pay affordable monthly rent on the other share. This way, you can move in quicker and hassle-free. The Part Exchange and Movemaker schemes are ideal if you want to buy your second home.

With so many offers to choose from, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today to book an appointment, and get ready to become a homeowner soon.