Latitude: 53.5329 / 53°31'58"N
Longitude: -2.5249 / 2°31'29"W
OS Eastings: 365303
OS Northings: 404154
OS Grid: SD653041
Mapcode National: GBR BWTL.48
Mapcode Global: WH980.5GXG
Plus Code: 9C5VGFMG+52
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rm77
What Three Birds: guillemot.godwit.jay
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BL5 2EL is a residential postcode in Hart Common, Bolton. It was first introduced in January 1992.
The most common council tax bands are C and B.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £79,683 to £826,298 with an average of £180,817.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1976 and 1982 and between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Westhoughton is a town, which had a population of 24,126 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 157 people resident in BL5 2EL, of which 85 were male and 72 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BL5 2EL is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bolton Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BL5 2EL is approximately 61m (200ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BL5 2EL
6b2: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - White Suburban Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BL5 2EL
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near BL5 2EL include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of BL5 2EL are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Bolton Borough Council
Ward
Westhoughton South
Councillors
David Chadwick (Labour)
David Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat)
Neil Maher (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Bolton West
MP
Chris Green (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BL5 2EL.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BL5 2EL.
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Eatock Primary School
St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St George's CofE Primary School
The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Washacre Primary School
Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Atherton Community School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Hindley High School
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EE
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.