BL3 5LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LU) 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 BL3.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL3 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
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 BL3 5LU 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 BL3 5LU postcode have the street address of Burnaby Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL3 5LU postcode is home to a bustling 71 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL3 5LU is within the town of Bolton.
The BL3 5LU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL3 5LU are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in BL3 5LU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL3 5LU
The telephone area code for BL3 5LU is 01204 Bolton.
Map Coordinates for BL3 5LU
| Latitude | 53.5689283523 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.44556794982 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL3 5LU
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Weather Forecast for BL3 5LU
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 92.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 87.00% | W 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 26.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th 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) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL3 5LU Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL3 5LU
| Average Mbps | 69.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 49.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BL3 5LU has an average download speed of 69.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
902 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (572,157) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (611,582) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL3 5LU
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
BL3 5LU has an average upload speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,134 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (217,487) have slower upload speeds.
81% of postcodes (962,020) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL3 5LU Postcode
Primary Schools
Sunning Hill Primary School
Address: Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR
Headteacher: Miss Claire Whalley
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-11-07)
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01204333588
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Address: Adelaide Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3NY
Headteacher: Mrs Zainab Patel
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-05)
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01204322370
Pikes Lane Primary School
Address: Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5HU
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Cheung
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-09-14)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01204333633
Secondary Schools
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Address: Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ
Headteacher: Mr Idrish Patel
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-06-20)
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact:
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Address: Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ
Headteacher: Mr Idrish Patel
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-14)
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01204361103
University Collegiate School
Address: Deane Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG
Headteacher: Headteacher James Inman
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2022-12-08)
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01204928700
Higher Schools
Bolton College
Address: Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG
Headteacher: Mr Bill Webster
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-12-01)
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01204482000
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: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01204846215
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: 10.19 miles
Contact: 01617624500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL3 5LU
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 288 DERBY STREET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6LF
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 48 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5PZ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY MOOR LANE
Address: MOOR LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5BN
Distance: 0.55 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 208 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5QE
Distance: 0.63 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 48 HIGHER SWAN LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3AT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
272 ST HELENS ROAD
Address: 272 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3PZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL3 5LU
DERBY STREET PHARMACY
Address: 317-319 DERBY STREET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 392222
RIGBYS CHEMIST
Address: 14 SWAN LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6TL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 525642
PIKES LANE PHARMACY
Address: PIKES LANE RESOURCE CTR, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 5HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 528283
PHARMAEASE.COM
Address: 172 WILLOW LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4BU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 305453
ASIF IQBAL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 70 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3NP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 62289
S & S DISPENSING CHEMIST
Address: 226 DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5DP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 396707
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL3 5LU
EYE ZONE
Address: 378 DERBY STREET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6LS
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
CLEAR VISION
Address: 22 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 3NH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE EXPRESS (BOLTON)
Address: 22 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3NH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 50 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3NH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
DEANE EYE CLINIC
Address: 222 DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5DP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
VISIONSAVE (BOLTON)
Address: 155 DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5AH
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL3 5LU
SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SWAN LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6TL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 661600
DR M DAKSHINA-MURTHI
Address: DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463646
AL FAL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463330
OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: PIKES LANE CENTRE, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462299
PIKES LANE 1
Address: THE PIKES LANE CENTRE, DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463636
3D MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5DP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463246
Transport Links near BL3 5LU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL3 5LU
- Bolton
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEDistance: 1.20 milesDriving Time: 2.81 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 3.06 milesDriving Time: 6.72 minutes - Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 3.12 milesDriving Time: 6.87 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 3.33 milesDriving Time: 6.55 minutes - Farnworth
Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZDistance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 7.68 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL3 5LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL3 5LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL3 5LU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton South East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yasmin Qureshi |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BL3 5LU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bolton 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 Bolton District at the following link Bolton District.How much is the Council Tax?
Bolton 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 Bolton 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 BL3 5LU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bolton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Join the library – Bolton CouncilHouse Sales in BL3 5LU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL3 5LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL3 4EB | 0.93 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Asda |
| Aldi, Trinity Street, BOLTON, BL3 6DH | 0.99 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Trinity Street, BOLTON, BL3 6DH | 0.99 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Blackhorse Street, BOLTON, BL1 1PQ | 1.27 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL2 1HQ | 1.52 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL3 5LU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 1.15 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.66 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.67 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 6.54 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH | 0.41 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 0.97 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ | 1.53 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ |
| McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 1.65 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 0.52 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 1.65 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 3.55 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.81 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 5.85 miles | Directions from BL3 5LU to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |