Latitude: 53.5318 / 53°31'54"N
Longitude: -2.522 / 2°31'19"W
OS Eastings: 365495
OS Northings: 404030
OS Grid: SD654040
Mapcode National: GBR BWTL.SP
Mapcode Global: WH980.7H99
Plus Code: 9C5VGFJH+P5
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rm77
What Three Birds: cuckoo.partridge.capercaillie
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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BL5 2LU is a residential postcode in Westhoughton, Bolton. It was first introduced in July 1983.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £44,961 to £199,610 with an average of £130,922.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1991 and 1995 and between 1983 and 1990.
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 57 people resident in BL5 2LU, of which 27 were male and 30 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BL5 2LU is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bolton Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BL5 2LU is approximately 61m (200ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BL5 2LU
6b2: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - White Suburban Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BL5 2LU
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near BL5 2LU include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of BL5 2LU 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 2LU.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BL5 2LU.
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
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
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
St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EE
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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.