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

BL5 3SW Overview

BL5 3SW Location

BL5 3SW Census Information

BL5 3SW Member of Parliament

BL5 3SW Crime Data

BL5 3SW Nearby Schools

BL5 3SW House Prices

BL5 3SW Broadband Speeds

BL5 3SW - Overview

Postcode	BL5 3SW
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
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 3SW - Map and Location information

Easting	365375
Northing	0406472
Latitude	53.5537415
Longitude	-2.5241101

BL5 3SW - 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 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 3SW

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 3SW.

Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby to BL5 3SW, from Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. BL5 3SW 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 3SW ( LSOA Area - Bolton 031C ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby BL5 3SW .

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 3SW.

Our data contains 10 schools nearby the postcode BL5 3SW. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL5 3SW. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with BL5.

School name: Eatock Primary School
School type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Lower age: 3
Upper age: 11
Boarding provision: No boarders
Nursery provision:
Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
Genders: Mixed
School Capacity: 248
Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 243 (Boys: 109 / Girls: 134 )
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 18/01/2024): 411 (Boys: 215 / Girls: 196 )
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 18/01/2024): 236 (Boys: 112 / Girls: 124 )
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 18/01/2024): 205 (Boys: 102 / Girls: 103 )
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 18/01/2024): 214 (Boys: 93 / Girls: 121 )
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 18/01/2024): 422 (Boys: 206 / Girls: 216 )
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 18/01/2024): 1354 (Boys: 688 / Girls: 666 )
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 18/01/2024): 264 (Boys: 142 / Girls: 122 )
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: 311
Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 311 (Boys: 164 / Girls: 147 )
Address: Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Website: www.thegates.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942634734

School name: Washacre Primary Academy
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 ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Address: Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Website: https://www.washacreacademy.org/
Telephone: 01942634756

Historical House Sale Prices in BL5 3SW

Date	Price	Property Type	Leasehold / Freehold	Address
Aug 2024	£197,000	Flat	Leasehold	167, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Mar 2023	£225,000	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2022	£190,000	Terraced	Leasehold	221, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Apr 2022	£150,000	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 2021	£238,000	Terraced	Freehold	151, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Oct 2021	£141,000	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 2020	£132,000	Terraced	Freehold	149, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2020	£193,000	Terraced	Freehold	159, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 2019	£112,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	155, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2019	£84,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	Barley Hall, 153 ~ 155, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Feb 2019	£168,000	Other	Freehold	155, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 2018	£103,000	Terraced	Freehold	139, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2018	£123,000	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
May 2017	£96,500	Terraced	Freehold	141, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 2015	£108,000	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Aug 2015	£210,000	Terraced	Freehold	157, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jan 2014	£98,750	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 2013	£185,000	Terraced	Freehold	161, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Feb 2012	£70,000	Terraced	Freehold	141, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 2011	£180,000	Detached	Freehold	155, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 2010	£87,500	Terraced	Leasehold	217, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 2009	£170,000	Terraced	Freehold	161, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 2009	£104,000	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Apr 2008	£140,000	Terraced	Leasehold	215a, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 2007	£122,500	Terraced	Freehold	139, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2007	£110,000	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2007	£97,150	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
May 2006	£163,000	Terraced	Freehold	161, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
May 2006	£132,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	145, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2005	£125,000	Terraced	Freehold	129, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Mar 2005	£125,000	Terraced	Freehold	139, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 2004	£180,000	Terraced	Freehold	159, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2004	£107,000	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2004	£84,000	Terraced	Freehold	151, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Apr 2004	£116,000	Terraced	Freehold	129, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 2003	£100,000	Terraced	Leasehold	221, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2003	£92,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	145, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Apr 2003	£89,000	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 2002	£75,000	Terraced	Freehold	129, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jul 2002	£128,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	157, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
May 2002	£54,587	Terraced	Freehold	151, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
May 2002	£104,000	Terraced	Freehold	165, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jan 2002	£54,995	Terraced	Freehold	141, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Aug 2001	£20,000	Terraced	Leasehold	221, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2001	£21,000	Terraced	Freehold	133, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 2000	£22,000	Terraced	Leasehold	221, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Aug 2000	£59,999	Semi Detached	Freehold	143, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 2000	£63,000	Terraced	Freehold	129, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Apr 2000	£49,000	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 1999	£67,500	Terraced	Freehold	161, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Mar 1999	£38,000	Terraced	Freehold	149, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Feb 1999	£39,950	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Dec 1998	£48,500	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Mar 1998	£60,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	157, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 1997	£11,000	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 1997	£43,500	Terraced	Freehold	139, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 1997	£48,500	Terraced	Freehold	165, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Feb 1997	£36,500	Terraced	Freehold	141, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Nov 1996	£66,000	Terraced	Freehold	161, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Oct 1996	£44,000	Terraced	Freehold	137, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 1996	£26,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	157, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jan 1996	£21,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	143, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Sep 1995	£26,500	Terraced	Freehold	135, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW
Jun 1995	£20,000	Terraced	Freehold	147, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3SW

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

Average download speed: 187.7 Mbps
Maximum download speed: 500 Mbps
Average upload speed: 23 Mbps
Maximum upload speed: 39.53 Mbps
Average data usage (per month): 589 GB

Broadband speeds and the number of connections in BL5 3SW

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.