BL2 5BQ - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL2 5BQ
BL2 5BQ - Overview
| Postcode | BL2 5BQ |
| Date of introduction | December - 1997 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Bolton, unparished area |
| Ward name | Breightmet |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Parliamentary name | Bolton North East |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Manchester |
| Primary Care Trust | Bolton Teaching |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00T |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Breightmet |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Breightmet |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North West |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
BL2 5BQ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 374363 |
| Northing | 0410163 |
| Latitude | 53.5874176 |
| Longitude | -2.3887510 |
BL2 5BQ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Hard pressed ageing workers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Ageing industrious workers |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bolton 013 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bolton 013B |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Servants of society |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Healthcare and public administration |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for BL2 5BQ
Kirith Entwistle MP
- Name: Kirith Entwistle
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Bolton North East
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Mark Logan
- Name: Mark Logan
- Party: Independent
- Constituency: Bolton North East
- Start Date: 12-12-2019
Recent crimes reported nearby BL2 5BQ.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode BL2 5BQ.
Schools nearby BL2 5BQ.
Our data contains 21 schools nearby the
postcode BL2 5BQ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL2 5BQ. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with BL2.
- School name: Castle Hill Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 262
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 230 (Boys: 124 / Girls: 106 )
- Address: Castle Hill Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JT
- Website: www.castle-hill.bolton.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01204332766
- School name: Moorgate Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 380
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 331 (Boys: 168 / Girls: 163 )
- Address: Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH
- Website: www.moorgate.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333477
- School name: Blackshaw Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 229 (Boys: 128 / Girls: 101 )
- Address: Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE
- Website: www.blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333505
- School name: Hardy Mill Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 356
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 320 (Boys: 137 / Girls: 183 )
- Address: Hardy Mill Road, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4EF
- Website: www.hardymill.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333770
- School name: St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 196 (Boys: 103 / Girls: 93 )
- Address: Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1NZ
- Website: http://www.ssam.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333155
- School name: St Columba's RC Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 238 (Boys: 110 / Girls: 128 )
- Address: Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3AR
- Website: www.stcolumbasrcprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01204333421
- School name: St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 202 (Boys: 110 / Girls: 92 )
- Address: Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4DZ
- Website: www.st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333133
- School name: Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
- School type: Voluntary controlled school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 270
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 250 (Boys: 119 / Girls: 131 )
- Address: Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5SQ
- Website: www.christchurchainsworthcofe.co.uk
- Telephone: 01204527484
- School name: Leverhulme Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 522
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 456 (Boys: 230 / Girls: 226 )
- Address: Breightmet Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6EE
- Website: www.leverhulme.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333123
- School name: SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 446
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 395 (Boys: 189 / Girls: 206 )
- Address: Falkirk Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6NW
- Website: https://www.ssoarc.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01204333070
- School name: Harwood Meadows Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 236
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 226 (Boys: 107 / Girls: 119 )
- Address: Orchard Gardens, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3PS
- Website: www.harwood-meadows.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333702
- School name: Forwards Centre
- School type: Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 64
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 40 (Boys: 36 / Girls: 4 )
- Address: Stephens Street, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5DX
- Website: https://www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk/our-academies/forwards-centre
- Telephone: 01204333660
- School name: Birtenshaw College
- School type: Special post 16 institution
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 25
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 72
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 2PE
- Website: www.birtenshaw.org.uk
- Telephone: 01204602330
- School name: Red Lane Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 492 (Boys: 249 / Girls: 243 )
- Address: Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP
- Website: http://www.red-lane.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333580
- School name: Canon Slade School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1800
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1753 (Boys: 864 / Girls: 889 )
- Address: Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP
- Website: http://www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333343
- School name: Bolton St Catherine's Academy
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: All-through
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1186
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1051 (Boys: 560 / Girls: 491 )
- Address: Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
- Website: https://www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01204332533
- School name: Tonge Moor Primary Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 412
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 445 (Boys: 223 / Girls: 222 )
- Address: Brierwood, Bolton, BL2 2PF
- Website: www.tongemooracademy.org
- Telephone: 01204328994
- School name: St Maxentius CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 186 (Boys: 95 / Girls: 91 )
- Address: New Heys Way, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4AE
- Website: www.st-maxentius.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333106
- School name: Firwood High School
- School type: Academy special converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 150
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 212 (Boys: 126 / Girls: 86 )
- Address: Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU
- Website: www.firwood.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333044
- School name: Birchwood School Bolton
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 80
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Milnthorpe Road, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6PD
- Website:
- Telephone: 01204201396
- School name: Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Chadwick Street, Bolton, BL2 1JN
- Website: www.bolton-parish.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204333433
Historical House Sale Prices in BL2 5BQ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold | 16, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Apr 2021 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 2021 | £162,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Mar 2020 | £187,500 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Apr 2019 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 2019 | £187,000 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 2018 | £187,000 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Aug 2016 | £167,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Oct 2015 | £177,000 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 2015 | £168,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Sep 2014 | £167,500 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jul 2014 | £122,000 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Apr 2013 | £142,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Nov 2011 | £160,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Aug 2008 | £157,000 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Aug 2006 | £194,000 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Dec 2004 | £169,000 | Detached | Freehold | 16, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Mar 2004 | £138,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 2004 | £117,000 | Detached | Freehold | 14, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| May 2003 | £94,000 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 2003 | £114,950 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Sep 2002 | £95,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 2002 | £84,950 | Detached | Freehold | 16, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 2002 | £89,000 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1999 | £82,950 | Detached | Freehold | 2, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1999 | £76,950 | Detached | Freehold | 16, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1999 | £77,950 | Detached | Freehold | 14, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1999 | £84,500 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| May 1999 | £83,950 | Detached | Freehold | 12, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| May 1999 | £80,000 | Detached | Freehold | 15, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Mar 1999 | £71,500 | Detached | Freehold | 10, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jan 1999 | £82,950 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Dec 1998 | £78,000 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Dec 1998 | £84,500 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Nov 1998 | £84,500 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Nov 1998 | £77,950 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1998 | £76,950 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Jun 1998 | £84,500 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Feb 1998 | £74,950 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
| Nov 1997 | £78,500 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Embleton Close, Bolton, BL2 5BQ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL2 5BQ .
- Average download speed: 88.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 160 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 21 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 30 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 335 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in BL2 5BQ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.