BL5 1AF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1AF) 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 BL5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AF.
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 BL5 1AF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOLTON WEST DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL5 1AF postcode have the street address of St. Helens Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL5 1AF postcode is home to a bustling 34 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL5 1AF is within the village of Middle Hulton.
The BL5 1AF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 1AF are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in BL5 1AF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BL5 1AF
| Latitude | 53.5529443651 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.46973156127 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL5 1AF
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Weather Forecast for BL5 1AF
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 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | 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) | 8.0°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 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°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 | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°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) | 6.00% | 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) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL5 1AF Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL5 1AF
| Average Mbps | 115.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
BL5 1AF has an average download speed of 115.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
696 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
76% of postcodes (904,167) have slower broadband speeds.
24% of postcodes (279,778) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL5 1AF
| Average Mbps | 15.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BL5 1AF has an average upload speed of 15.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,999 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
71% of postcodes (837,654) have slower upload speeds.
28% of postcodes (335,988) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL5 1AF Postcode
Primary Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Address: Crescent Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 1EN
Headteacher: Mr Simon Charnock
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-07-15)
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01204332606
Heathfield Primary School
Address: Henniker Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3TP
Headteacher: Mr Mark Thornley
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-02-23)
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01204333595
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Address: Edale Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Ross Powell
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-05-17)
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01204333494
Secondary Schools
Ladybridge High School
Address: New York, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG
Headteacher: Mr Patrick Russell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-03)
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01204656569
Essa Academy
Address: Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH
Headteacher: Mrs Jen Sidebottom
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-21)
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01204333222
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Address: Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3LA
Headteacher: Mr David Crosby
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-18)
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01204937130
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: 2.50 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: 2.80 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: PO Box 53, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawe
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 11.43 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL5 1AF
272 ST HELENS ROAD
Address: 272 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3PZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: HEAD OFFICE, RUMWORTH HOUSE, 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4QW
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 208 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5QE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 48 HIGHER SWAN LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3AT
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 48 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5PZ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL5 1AF
NEWBROOK PHARMACY
Address: 56 NEWBROOK ROAD, OVER HULTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 1ER
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 656798
SYKES CHEMIST
Address: 328 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3RP
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 61677
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: MANOR HOUSE, 200 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4EB
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 855977
SHANTI PHARMACY
Address: 160 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3PH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 63303
EVERGREEN PHARMACY
Address: 311 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 5QU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 62458
BOOTS
Address: 311 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5QU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 62458
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL5 1AF
CLEAR VISION
Address: 22 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 3NH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE EXPRESS (BOLTON)
Address: 22 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3NH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 50 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3NH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
EYE ZONE
Address: 378 DERBY STREET, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6LS
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
ACCESS TO HEALTH LTD
Address: 24 HINKLER AVENUE, BOLTON, BL3 3AW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
DEANE EYE CLINIC
Address: 222 DEANE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5DP
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL5 1AF
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Address: GARNET FOLD PRACTICE, 374-376 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3RR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 665588
SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 160 ST. HELENS ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 3PH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 665354
DEANE CLINIC 1
Address: HORSFIELD STREET, DEANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4LU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 64089
ORIENT HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 216 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5QE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462198
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE CIC - LADYBRIDGE SURGERY
Address: LADYBRIDGE SURGERY, 10-12 BROADGATE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4PZ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SWAN LANE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 6TL
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 661600
Transport Links near BL5 1AF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL5 1AF
- Atherton
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RHDistance: 1.86 milesDriving Time: 3.37 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 2.84 milesDriving Time: 6.12 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 2.87 milesDriving Time: 6.05 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 2.95 milesDriving Time: 5.58 minutes - Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 3.13 milesDriving Time: 5.47 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL5 1AF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL5 1AF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL5 1AF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton South East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yasmin Qureshi |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BL5 1AF 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 BL5 1AF 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 BL5 1AF
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £128,500 | £128,500 | £128,500 | 1 |
| 2014 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL5 1AF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL3 4EB | 1.46 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Asda |
| Aldi, Cutacre Way, BOLTON, BL5 1FN | 1.54 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Aldi |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 2.88 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Asda |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 3.28 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Aldi |
| Aldi, Trinity Street, BOLTON, BL3 6DH | 3.33 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL5 1AF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 2.50 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.36 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.37 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 7.54 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH | 1.87 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH |
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 2.19 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 2.45 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ | 2.52 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to McDonald's, Manchester Road, BOLTON, BL3 2PQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 1.99 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 3.11 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.41 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 3.44 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 4.39 miles | Directions from BL5 1AF to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |