BL5 2BP 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 (2BP) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BP.
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 2BP 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 2BP postcode have the street address of Long Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the BL5 2BP postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL5 2BP is within the town of Westhoughton.
The BL5 2BP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 2BP are houses. Of these houses, most are enclosed mid-terrace. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in BL5 2BP 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 2BP
| Latitude | 53.555042233 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.53718348746 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL5 2BP
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 276 Bolton, Wigan and Warrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 109 Manchester Bolton & Warrington | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for BL5 2BP
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
Wed 24th 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) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
Sat 27th 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) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of BL5 2BP Postcode
England Primary Schools
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01942634681
The Gates Primary School
Address: The Gates Primary School, Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01942634734
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL5 2BP
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 SCOT LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1YX
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AT
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL5 2BP
RIGBY & HIGGINSON PHARMACY
Address: 140 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813104
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
BORSDANE AVENUE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT3, BORSDANE AVENUE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, WN2 3QN
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 257548
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL5 2BP
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
RK EYECARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BOLTON ARENA, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6LB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH EXTRA
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON)
Address: UNIT 2, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
4652 HORWICH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 43-53 THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON)
Address: 35 THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL5 2BP
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
STABLE FOLD SURGERY
Address: 119 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813678
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812525
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 109 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QG
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807500
BURZA NA
Address: 806 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255765
Transport Links near BL5 2BP
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL5 2BP
- Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 1.66 milesDriving Time: 4.40 minutes - Horwich Parkway
Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LBDistance: 2.71 milesDriving Time: 6.03 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 3.15 milesDriving Time: 7.60 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 3.71 milesDriving Time: 9.43 minutes - Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 4.25 milesDriving Time: 9.57 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL5 2BP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL5 2BP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL5 2BP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL5 2BP 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 2BP 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 2BP
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL5 2BP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 1.26 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 1.38 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Aldi |
| Asda, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.16 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Asda |
| Asda, Ladies Lane, Hindley, WIGAN, WN2 2QA | 3.18 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Asda |
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 3.50 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL5 2BP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.47 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.47 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.81 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 5.02 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 0.77 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.97 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 3.34 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX | 3.41 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.97 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.93 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 3.85 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 4.37 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.84 miles | Directions from BL5 2BP to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |