Latitude: 53.5458 / 53°32'45"N
Longitude: -2.5192 / 2°31'9"W
OS Eastings: 365694
OS Northings: 405593
OS Grid: SD656055
Mapcode National: GBR BWVF.DM
Mapcode Global: WH980.84MJ
Plus Code: 9C5VGFWJ+88
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rn71
What Three Birds: buzzard.teal.tern
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BL5 2LQ is a residential postcode in Hart Common, Bolton. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £139,994 to £140,343 with an average of £140,168.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Westhoughton is a town, which had a population of 24,126 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 21 people resident in BL5 2LQ, of which 10 were male and 11 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BL5 2LQ is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bolton Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BL5 2LQ is approximately 100m (328ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BL5 2LQ
7c3: Constrained City Dwellers - White Communities - Outer City Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BL5 2LQ
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 2LQ include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of BL5 2LQ 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 North and Chew Moor
Councillors
Martyn Cox (Conservative)
Bernadette Eckersley-Fallon (Conservative)
Andrea Finney (Conservative)
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 2LQ.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BL5 2LQ.
Washacre Primary School
Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
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
Eatock Primary School
St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 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
Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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.