Latitude: 53.5479 / 53°32'52"N
Longitude: -2.5255 / 2°31'31"W
OS Eastings: 365278
OS Northings: 405826
OS Grid: SD652058
Mapcode National: GBR BWTD.1X
Mapcode Global: WH980.52MX
Plus Code: 9C5VGFXF+5Q
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rn61
What Three Birds: cowbird.fulmar.kestrel
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BL5 3QS is a primarily residential postcode in Hart Common, Bolton. It was first introduced in July 1995.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1991 and 1995 and between 1996 and 2002.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
The average commercial rateable value is £2,550. The most common recorded business type is Offices.
Westhoughton is a town, which had a population of 24,126 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 25 people resident in BL5 3QS, of which 7 were male and 18 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
BL5 3QS is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bolton Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BL5 3QS is approximately 102m (335ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BL5 3QS
7d2: Constrained City Dwellers - Ageing City Dwellers - Retired Independent City Dwellers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BL5 3QS
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BL5 3QS include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of BL5 3QS 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 3QS.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BL5 3QS.
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Washacre Primary School
Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
St George's CofE Primary School
The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
Voluntary Aided 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
Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Hindley High School
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Atherton Community School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG
Community School
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
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.