BL5 2GU - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL5 2GU
BL5 2GU - Overview
| Postcode | BL5 2GU |
| Date of introduction | June - 2002 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | England (non-National Park) |
BL5 2GU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 365644 |
| Northing | 0404663 |
| Latitude | 53.5374832 |
| Longitude | -2.5198510 |
BL5 2GU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Suburban achievers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Comfortable suburbia |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bolton 035 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bolton 035C |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Suburban services |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Primarily residential suburbs |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for BL5 2GU
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 2GU.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode BL5 2GU.
Schools nearby BL5 2GU.
Our data contains 10 schools nearby the
postcode BL5 2GU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL5 2GU. 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 2GU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Sep 2021 | £275,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Nov 2017 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Feb 2014 | £246,500 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Nov 2007 | £222,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Mar 2007 | £199,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 3, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Aug 2006 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Jun 2002 | £154,450 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Apr 2002 | £96,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Apr 2002 | £153,950 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Mar 2002 | £97,450 | Detached | Freehold | 2, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
| Mar 2002 | £128,950 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Sedgwick Close, Bolton, BL5 2GU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL5 2GU .
- Average download speed: 330.9 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 500 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 27 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 35 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 766 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in BL5 2GU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.