BL5 2AR - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL5 2AR
BL5 2AR - Overview
| Postcode | BL5 2AR |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Westhoughton |
| Ward name | Westhoughton South |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Parliamentary name | Bolton West |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Manchester |
| Primary Care Trust | Bolton Teaching |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | Westhoughton BUASD |
| 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 | Westhoughton |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Westhoughton South |
| 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 |
BL5 2AR - Map and Location information
| Easting | 364743 |
| Northing | 0405408 |
| Latitude | 53.5441360 |
| Longitude | -2.5335290 |
BL5 2AR - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Urbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Urban professionals and families |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | White professionals |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bolton 031 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bolton 031E |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Manufacturing and distribution |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Manufacturing, energy and utilities |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for BL5 2AR
Phil Brickell MP
- Name: Phil Brickell
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Bolton West
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Chris Green
- Name: Chris Green
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: Bolton West
- Start Date: 07-05-2015
Recent crimes reported nearby BL5 2AR.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode BL5 2AR.
Schools nearby BL5 2AR.
Our data contains 10 schools nearby the
postcode BL5 2AR.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL5 2AR. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with BL5.
- School name: Washacre Primary School
- School type: Community 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 19-01-2023): 159 (Boys: 86 / Girls: 73 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-01-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
- Website: www.washacre.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942634756
- School name: Eatock 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: 248
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 248 (Boys: 117 / Girls: 131 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-06-2016 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
- Website: http://www.eatock.bolton.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942634672
- School name: St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
- 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: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 450
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 405 (Boys: 211 / Girls: 194 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 31-01-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU
- Website: http://www.st-james-daisy-hill.bolton.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942634688
- School name: St Thomas CofE 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 19-01-2023): 240 (Boys: 114 / Girls: 126 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 09-03-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
- Website: http://www.st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942634666
- School name: St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
- 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: 218
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 205 (Boys: 101 / Girls: 104 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 15-07-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 1EN
- Website: www.standrewsbolton.co.uk
- Telephone: 01204332606
- School name: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
- 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 19-01-2023): 212 (Boys: 95 / Girls: 117 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
- Website: www.st-barts.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942634717
- School name: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
- 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: 420
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 418 (Boys: 205 / Girls: 213 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-03-2012 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
- Website: https://www.sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942634681
- School name: Westhoughton High School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1350
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1327 (Boys: 687 / Girls: 640 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
- Website: http://www.westhoughton-high.org/
- Telephone: 01942814122
- School name: St George's CofE 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: 300
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 289 (Boys: 161 / Girls: 128 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 01-12-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
- Website: http://www.st-georges.bolton.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942813069
- School name: The Gates 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: 326
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 317 (Boys: 165 / Girls: 152 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 21-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
- Website: www.thegates.bolton.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942634734
Historical House Sale Prices in BL5 2AR
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold | 346, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jul 2022 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 342, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jun 2022 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 330, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Mar 2021 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 344, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Dec 2020 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 286, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| May 2020 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 344, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Dec 2019 | £112,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 338, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 2019 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 300, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Oct 2018 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 326, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jun 2018 | £79,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 336, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jun 2018 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 288, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2017 | £142,000 | Other | Freehold | 302, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2017 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 310, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Feb 2017 | £109,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 308, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| May 2016 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 296, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2015 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 328, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Oct 2014 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 338, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| May 2014 | £119,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 294, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jul 2012 | £96,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 290, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 2010 | £97,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 326, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 2010 | £53,541 | Terraced | Freehold | 344, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Mar 2010 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 296, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 2009 | £122,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 330, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Sep 2006 | £113,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 318, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Mar 2006 | £95,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 336, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Oct 2005 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 342, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jan 2005 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 300, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2004 | £200,000 | Detached | Leasehold | The Bungalow, Gorsey Grove, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2004 | £68,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 344, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2004 | £151,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 340, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Sep 2003 | £65,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 330, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jun 2003 | £45,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 334, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Feb 2003 | £51,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 298, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jan 2003 | £40,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 288, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2002 | £47,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 308, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2002 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold | 346 ~ 348, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Nov 2002 | £47,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 310, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Aug 2002 | £46,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 338, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Dec 2001 | £36,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 326, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Aug 2001 | £37,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 320, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Aug 2001 | £51,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 312, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jul 2001 | £47,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 286, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jun 2001 | £59,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 332, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Feb 2000 | £20,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 314, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Oct 1999 | £25,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 334, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 1999 | £35,995 | Terraced | Leasehold | 338, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Mar 1999 | £29,150 | Terraced | Leasehold | 296, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Feb 1999 | £32,995 | Terraced | Leasehold | 302, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jan 1999 | £36,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 328, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Dec 1998 | £47,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 294, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Dec 1998 | £22,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 328, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Aug 1998 | £36,995 | Terraced | Leasehold | 330, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jul 1998 | £34,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 318, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| May 1998 | £30,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 300, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Apr 1998 | £19,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 330, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Aug 1997 | £53,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 332, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Mar 1996 | £33,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 312, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jan 1996 | £33,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 318, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
| Jul 1995 | £35,450 | Terraced | Leasehold | 308, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2AR |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL5 2AR .
- Average download speed: 217 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 485 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in BL5 2AR
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.