BL5 3LW - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL5 3LW

BL5 3LW Overview

BL5 3LW Location

BL5 3LW Census Information

BL5 3LW Member of Parliament

BL5 3LW Crime Data

BL5 3LW Nearby Schools

BL5 3LW House Prices

BL5 3LW Broadband Speeds

BL5 3LW - Overview

Postcode	BL5 3LW
Date of introduction	December - 2000
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 3LW - Map and Location information

Easting	364997
Northing	0405917
Latitude	53.5487137
Longitude	-2.5297530

BL5 3LW - 2011 Census Data

2011 Census Super Group	Suburbanites
2011 Census Group	Semi-detached suburbia
2011 Census Sub Group	White suburban communities
2011 Census MSOA	Bolton 031
2011 Census LSOA	Bolton 031C
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 3LW

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 3LW.

Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby to BL5 3LW, from Jan 2022 to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. BL5 3LW is in the Bolton 031C 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.

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 3LW ( LSOA Area - Bolton 031C ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby BL5 3LW .

Month	Reported by	Location	Crime type	Last outcome
Sep 2024	Lancashire Constabulary	On or near Church Street	Violence and sexual offences	Under investigation

Schools nearby BL5 3LW.

Our data contains 10 schools nearby the postcode BL5 3LW. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL5 3LW. 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 3LW

Date	Price	Property Type	Leasehold / Freehold	Address
Aug 2023	£380,000	Semi Detached	Leasehold	15, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Aug 2021	£326,500	Detached	Leasehold	22, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2021	£322,500	Detached	Leasehold	28, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jan 2020	£335,000	Detached	Freehold	14, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2019	£248,000	Detached	Leasehold	4, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Nov 2018	£340,000	Detached	Leasehold	2, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jan 2017	£315,000	Detached	Leasehold	17, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2015	£202,500	Detached	Leasehold	4, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Dec 2014	£265,000	Detached	Freehold	14, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Apr 2014	£212,000	Detached	Leasehold	2, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2012	£210,000	Detached	Leasehold	8, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Dec 2007	£310,000	Detached	Freehold	14, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Dec 2007	£287,500	Detached	Leasehold	30, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Mar 2007	£260,000	Detached	Leasehold	5, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2007	£265,000	Semi Detached	Leasehold	15, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2006	£192,000	Detached	Leasehold	4, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Aug 2005	£225,000	Semi Detached	Leasehold	15, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Apr 2005	£195,000	Detached	Leasehold	18, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Mar 2005	£270,000	Detached	Leasehold	5, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Nov 2004	£262,500	Detached	Leasehold	25, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Oct 2004	£225,000	Detached	Leasehold	20, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
May 2002	£119,950	Detached	Leasehold	1, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Sep 2001	£125,950	Detached	Leasehold	24, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Sep 2001	£127,250	Detached	Leasehold	22, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Aug 2001	£99,500	Detached	Leasehold	26, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2001	£129,250	Detached	Leasehold	5, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2001	£107,150	Detached	Leasehold	10, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2001	£110,390	Detached	Freehold	12, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2001	£142,690	Detached	Freehold	14, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jul 2001	£105,950	Detached	Leasehold	20, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jun 2001	£153,950	Detached	Leasehold	7, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jun 2001	£136,950	Detached	Leasehold	16, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jun 2001	£109,950	Detached	Leasehold	18, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Mar 2001	£104,950	Detached	Leasehold	8, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Mar 2001	£126,250	Detached	Leasehold	28, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2001	£126,500	Detached	Leasehold	30, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2001	£135,950	Detached	Leasehold	25, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2001	£116,950	Detached	Leasehold	23, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Feb 2001	£122,250	Detached	Leasehold	17, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jan 2001	£115,950	Detached	Leasehold	21, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Jan 2001	£118,950	Detached	Leasehold	19, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Dec 2000	£120,950	Semi Detached	Leasehold	15, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Dec 2000	£117,950	Semi Detached	Leasehold	11, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Nov 2000	£138,390	Detached	Freehold	9, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Oct 2000	£119,500	Detached	Leasehold	6, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Oct 2000	£92,750	Detached	Leasehold	4, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Oct 2000	£119,950	Semi Detached	Leasehold	2, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW
Oct 2000	£91,500	Detached	Leasehold	1, Sandyway Close, Bolton, BL5 3LW

Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL5 3LW .

Average download speed: 187.5 Mbps
Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
Average upload speed: 23 Mbps
Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
Average data usage (per month): 413 GB

Broadband speeds and the number of connections in BL5 3LW

less than 2Mbps	2Mbps - 5Mbps	5Mbps - 10Mbps	10Mbps - 20Mbps	30Mbps - 300Mbps	over 300 Mbps
0	0	0	0	17	4

Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.