BL2 5PR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5PR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BL which means Bolton.
- Postal District. In our case BL2.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL2 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PR.
The regional mail center for the post area BL is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BL2 5PR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOLTON NORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL2 5PR postcode have the street address of Arthur Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 15 individuals call the BL2 5PR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL2 5PR is within the town of Bolton.
The BL2 5PR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL2 5PR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL2 5PR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL2 5PR
The telephone area code for BL2 5PR is 01204 Bolton.
Map Coordinates for BL2 5PR
| Latitude | 53.5937139359 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.36752112166 |
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Weather Forecast for BL2 5PR
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL2 5PR Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL2 5PR
| Average Mbps | 42.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 42.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 54.460 |
BL2 5PR has an average download speed of 42.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,150 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (205,111) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (978,380) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL2 5PR
| Average Mbps | 7.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.130 |
BL2 5PR has an average upload speed of 7.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,829 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (153,027) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,027,785) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL2 5PR Postcode
Primary Schools
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Tommy Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5SQ
Headteacher: Mr David Gerrard
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01204527484
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Address: Orchard Gardens, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3PS
Headteacher: Mr Julian Bevan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-02-23)
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01204333702
Hardy Mill Primary School
Address: Hardy Mill Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4EF
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Briggs
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-07-10)
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01204333770
Secondary Schools
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Address: Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, , BL2 4HU
Headteacher: Ms Rachael Lucas
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-09-28)
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01204332533
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Address: Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 4HU
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Lucas
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2016-05-12)
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Tottington High School
Address: Laurel Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY
Headteacher: Mr B Duffy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2015-11-03)
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Holy Cross College
Address: 169 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9BB
Headteacher: Ms Carina Vitti
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-12-12)
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: 01617624500
Bolton Sixth Form College
Address: Town Centre Campus, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Merrills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-20)
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Bury College
Address: Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG
Headteacher: Mr Charlie Deane
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-31)
Distance: 4.92 miles
Contact: 01612808280
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL2 5PR
BOLTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 794 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
MILE LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
DENUVO DENTAL
Address: 143 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENUVODENTAL.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 372 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6DD
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE
Address: 375 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4HF
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 513 TONGE MOOR ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3BG
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL2 5PR
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 31 KENTMERE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 5JG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 375455
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: BREIGHTMET HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 388710
MAXWELL'S CHEMIST
Address: 830 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 526828
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 10 THE HILLOCK, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3HP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 302694
MILE LANE PHARMACY
Address: 66 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7645054
MEDIFIX PHARMACY
Address: 601 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, BL2 6HZ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 324355
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL2 5PR
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 834 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, BOLTON, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
THE EYEWORKS (BOLTON)
Address: 53 THICKETFORD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 2LS
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
MARTYN ALLEN RADCLIFFE
Address: 24 MOSS SHAW WAY, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4NN
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
J M BLUSTONS OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 38 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 1HN
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL2 5PR
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Address: BREIGHTMET HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BREIGHTMET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463777
THE ALASTAIR ROSS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BREIGHTMENT HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BREIGHTMET, BOLTON, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463800
MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7647804
HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HOUGH FOLD WAY, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3HQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 300033
TONGE MOOR HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THICKETFORD ROAD, BOLTON, BL2 2LW
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
DR G S LANCASHIRE
Address: TONGE MOOR HEALTH CENTRE, THICKETFORD ROAD, TONGE MOOR, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 2LW
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 521094
Transport Links near BL2 5PR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL2 5PR
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 2.59 milesDriving Time: 5.52 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 2.73 milesDriving Time: 6.02 minutes - Bolton
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEDistance: 3.38 milesDriving Time: 7.73 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 4.27 milesDriving Time: 9.93 minutes - Farnworth
Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZDistance: 4.73 milesDriving Time: 11.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL2 5PR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL2 5PR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL2 5PR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Christian Wakeford |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BL2 5PR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bury District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bury District at the following link Bury District.How much is the Council Tax?
Bury District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bury District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BL2 5PR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bury council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and Archives - Bury CouncilHouse Sales in BL2 5PR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £280,000 | £350,000 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL2 5PR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Breightmet Fold Lane, BOLTON, BL2 6PP | 1.59 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ainsworth Hall Road, BOLTON, BL2 6QR | 1.60 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Bury Industrial Estate, Bury Road, BOLTON, BL2 6AZ | 1.79 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Gate Fold, BOLTON, BL2 3HN | 2.28 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Ainsworth Road, Little Lever, BOLTON, BL3 1RG | 3.36 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL2 5PR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 2.55 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 3.09 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 4.00 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Bridgehall Lane |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.83 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 2.48 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 2.76 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ | 2.80 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ |
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 2.90 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 2.48 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.11 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 3.25 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 4.01 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 4.92 miles | Directions from BL2 5PR to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |