Kingswood by Charles Church · Kingswood, West Halt Drive, Off Platt Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL5 3LH
Charles Church has 75 developments on Homello. Homes in Bolton sold for a median £206,000 over the last year, £238 per sq ft; see house prices in Bolton.
About Kingswood
Kingswood is a new build development by Charles Church, the premium brand of Persimmon plc, located off West Halt Drive, Platt Lane, in Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester (BL5 3LH). Development Overview This development comprises a collection of high-specification 4 and 5-bedroom detached new homes. Pricing for the available properties ranges from £479,995 to £579,995.
Charles Church markets its properties on design and quality, and the company is associated with a 5-star HBF customer satisfaction rating. Buyers should note that Charles Church is the upscale brand for Persimmon plc, which, like many large developers, has faced public criticism from some homeowners regarding build quality and post-completion snagging on previous developments. All properties are covered by a 10-year warranty, offering a degree of peace of mind. For specific plot completion dates and current sales availability, interested parties should contact the developer's sales advisors directly. Property Details The available house types are detached homes, with a selection of 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom layouts. An example 5-bedroom style is The Broadhaven, which features a large open-plan kitchen/dining/snug area. The standard specification across the Kingswood development is high-end, designed to appeal to families and upsizing buyers. Kitchens feature integrated AEG appliances and quartz worktops. Bathrooms and en-suites are finished with premium Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware and Hansgrohe rainfall showers. Eco-conscious features include the installation of solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging points on all properties. Selected plots offer additional upgrades such as walk-in pantries and fitted dressing rooms to the master bedroom. Each property also benefits from a landscaped private garden. Location and Connectivity Kingswood is positioned on the edge of Westhoughton, providing a balance of open countryside access and connection to Greater Manchester's economic hubs. The location is highly attractive for commuters, being close to the M61 motorway for easy access to Bolton and the wider Northwest road network. Rail connectivity is facilitated by two local stations: Westhoughton and Daisy Hill. Direct services from Westhoughton to Manchester Victoria have a fastest journey time of approximately 31 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day. Westhoughton town centre offers local amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, a market hall, restaurants, a bank, and hairdressers. For a wider retail experience, the Middlebrook retail park is under 5 miles away, housing a cinema and a variety of national retail and dining chains. Local leisure amenities include two nearby golf courses, a riding school, a cycling club, and a trampoline park. The BL5 postcode benefits from several high-performing schools, including Eatock Primary School and Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, both recently rated ‘Outstanding’. Secondary education is provided by Westhoughton High School, located on Bolton Road.
- Developer
- Charles Church
- City
- Greater Manchester
- Neighbourhood
- Westhoughton
- Postcode
- BL5 3LH
- Address
- Kingswood, West Halt Drive, Off Platt Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at Kingswood
First sales only so far: 21 homes registered at a median £279,995 since 2022 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Jun 2025 | New build | £541,495 · £329/sq ft |
| 25, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Jun 2025 | New build | £594,695 · £318/sq ft |
| 10, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Feb 2025 | Resale +19% | £250,000 · £337/sq ft |
| 17, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Dec 2022 | New build | £279,995 · £296/sq ft |
| 19, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Dec 2022 | New build | £319,995 · £300/sq ft |
| 21, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Dec 2022 | New build | £329,995 · £279/sq ft |
| 5, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Nov 2022 | New build | £359,995 · £301/sq ft |
| 15, West Halt Drive BL5 3LH | Nov 2022 | New build | £264,995 · £312/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Kingswood
›Who is the developer of Kingswood?
Kingswood is a Charles Church development in Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. Charles Church has 75 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Kingswood cost?
Prices at Kingswood start from around £479,995 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What have homes at Kingswood sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 21 first sales at Kingswood at a median of £279,995 since 2022. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 22% above the Bolton median of £238 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Bolton?
The median sold price in Bolton was £206,000 over the last 12 months (3,020 sales, −0.7% on the year before), or £238 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Bolton page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Kingswood, West Halt Drive, Off Platt Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LH
Nearest stations
- Daisy Hill Station 0.8 miles
- Hag Fold Station 0.9 miles
- Westhoughton Station 1.1 miles
- Atherton Station 1.5 miles
Nearest schools
- St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
- Westhoughton High School 0.7 milesSecondary · ages 11–16 Good
- Woodland Primary Academy 0.7 milesPrimary · ages 5–11
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 0.9 milesPrimary · ages 4–11
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Bolton neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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