BL5 2LJ - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL5 2LJ
BL5 2LJ - Overview
| Postcode | BL5 2LJ |
| 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 | Hulton Park |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Westhoughton North and Chew Moor |
| 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 2LJ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 365633 |
| Northing | 0405463 |
| Latitude | 53.5446739 |
| Longitude | -2.5201049 |
BL5 2LJ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Industrious communities |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Industrious hardship |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bolton 031 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bolton 031B |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Suburban services |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Non-metropolitan suburban areas |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for BL5 2LJ
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 2LJ.
Our data shows a total of 9 crimes nearby
to BL5 2LJ, from Jan 2022
to Jun 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. BL5 2LJ is
in the
Bolton 031B LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode BL5 2LJ ( LSOA Area
- Bolton 031B ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby BL5 2LJ .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Public order | |
| Oct 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Bicycle theft | |
| Jul 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Violence and sexual offences | |
| Jun 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Public order | |
| Jun 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Violence and sexual offences | |
| Apr 2023 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Public order | |
| Dec 2022 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Drugs | |
| May 2022 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Vehicle crime | |
| Feb 2022 | British Transport Police | On or near Daisy Hill (Station) | Burglary |
Schools nearby BL5 2LJ.
Our data contains 10 schools nearby the
postcode BL5 2LJ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL5 2LJ. 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 2LJ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | £115,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 44, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Sep 2019 | £6,136,000 | Other | Freehold | 40, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Sep 2018 | £80,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 38, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Jul 2017 | £119,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 51, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Jun 2015 | £119,975 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 35, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Dec 2012 | £90,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 35, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Jan 2012 | £95,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 51, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Jul 2007 | £90,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 40, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Dec 2006 | £102,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 47, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Sep 2005 | £78,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 57, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Oct 2004 | £38,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| May 2003 | £19,200 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 40, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Mar 2003 | £54,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 57, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Feb 2000 | £16,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 42, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| May 1999 | £28,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 38, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Nov 1998 | £20,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
| Sep 1995 | £34,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 35, Hollin Acre, Bolton, BL5 2LJ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL5 2LJ .
- Average download speed: 302.1 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 23 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 487 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in BL5 2LJ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.