BL2 5QZ 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 (5QZ) 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 QZ.
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 5QZ 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 5QZ postcode have the street address of Bankfield Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL2 5QZ postcode is home to a bustling 55 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL2 5QZ is within the village of Ainsworth.
The BL2 5QZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL2 5QZ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BL2 5QZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL2 5QZ
The telephone area code for BL2 5QZ is 01204 Bolton.
Map Coordinates for BL2 5QZ
| Latitude | 53.5867242925 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.36054186458 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL2 5QZ
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Weather Forecast for BL2 5QZ
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 34.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 32.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 44.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL2 5QZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL2 5QZ
| Average Mbps | 36.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 37.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 54.810 |
BL2 5QZ has an average download speed of 36.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,021 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
12% of postcodes (147,705) have slower broadband speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,035,915) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL2 5QZ
| Average Mbps | 6.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
BL2 5QZ has an average upload speed of 6.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,387 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
9% of postcodes (105,814) have slower upload speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,075,440) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL2 5QZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Chantlers Primary School
Address: Chantlers Primary School, Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01617611074
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01617641132
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Mile Lane, Greenhill Primary School, BURY, Lancashire, BL8 2JH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Lowercroft Primary School
Address: Lowercroft Primary School, Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01617612798
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe, Graves Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4GE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01617232426
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01204883415
Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School, Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5SQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01204527484
Blackshaw Primary School
Address: Blackshaw Primary School, Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01204333505
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Address: Harwood Meadows Primary School, Orchard Gardens, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3PS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01204333702
Hardy Mill Primary School
Address: Hardy Mill Primary School, Hardy Mill Road, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4EF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01204333770
Red Lane Primary School
Address: Red Lane Primary School, Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01204333580
Red Lane Primary School
Address: Red Lane Primary School, Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Address: St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton, Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4DZ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01204333133
England Secondary Schools
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Address: Bolton St Catherine's Academy, Stitch MI Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 4HU
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL2 5QZ
MILE LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BOLTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 794 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE
Address: 375 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4HF
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
EYE AND DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 110 AINSWORTH ROAD, BURY, BL8 2RS
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 75 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 1HH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 372 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6DD
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL2 5QZ
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: BREIGHTMET HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 388710
MILE LANE PHARMACY
Address: 66 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7645054
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 31 KENTMERE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 5JG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 375455
MAXWELL'S CHEMIST
Address: 830 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 526828
MEDIFIX PHARMACY
Address: 601 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, BL2 6HZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 324355
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 157-159 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 4FD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 232128
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL2 5QZ
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 834 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
MARTYN ALLEN RADCLIFFE
Address: 24 MOSS SHAW WAY, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4NN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
J M BLUSTONS OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 38 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 1HN
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, BOLTON, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
THE EYEWORKS (BOLTON)
Address: 53 THICKETFORD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 2LS
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL2 5QZ
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Address: BREIGHTMET HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BREIGHTMET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463777
THE ALASTAIR ROSS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BREIGHTMENT HEALTH CENTRE, BREIGHTMET FOLD LANE, BREIGHTMET, BOLTON, BL2 6NT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463800
MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7647804
LITTLE LEVER HEALTH CENTRE 2
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, BL3 1HH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462988
LITTLE LEVER HEALTH CENTRE & LIBRARY
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, BL3 1HH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
LITTLE LEVER HEALTH CENTRE 1
Address: DR HALLIKERI & PARTNERS, 63 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, BL3 1HH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462640
Transport Links near BL2 5QZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL2 5QZ
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 3.13 milesDriving Time: 6.86 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 3.72 milesDriving Time: 8.30 minutes - Bolton
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEDistance: 3.73 milesDriving Time: 8.05 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 4.16 milesDriving Time: 9.29 minutes - Farnworth
Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZDistance: 4.62 milesDriving Time: 10.43 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL2 5QZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL2 5QZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL2 5QZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Christian Wakeford |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BL2 5QZ 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 5QZ 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 5QZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £155,000 | £114,000 | £131,333 | 3 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £143,750 | £131,875 | 2 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £167,500 | £173,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £195,000 | £149,500 | £172,250 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the BL2 5QZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL2 5QZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Ainsworth Hall Road, BOLTON, BL2 6QR | 0.92 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Breightmet Fold Lane, BOLTON, BL2 6PP | 1.51 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bury Industrial Estate, Bury Road, BOLTON, BL2 6AZ | 1.69 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Ainsworth Road, Little Lever, BOLTON, BL3 1RG | 2.67 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Gate Fold, BOLTON, BL2 3HN | 3.10 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL2 5QZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 2.56 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 2.86 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 3.73 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.42 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA | 2.41 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA |
| McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ | 2.66 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ |
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 2.69 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB | 2.74 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 2.77 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 3.03 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.19 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 3.61 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 4.56 miles | Directions from BL2 5QZ to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |