BL5 3AX 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 (3AX) 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 AX.
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 3AX 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 3AX postcode have the street address of King Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL5 3AX postcode is home to a bustling 111 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL5 3AX is within the town of Westhoughton.
The BL5 3AX postcode area is composed of 97.87% residential properties, 2.13% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 3AX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL5 3AX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in BL5 3AX fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include 7, King Street.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 97.87% |
| Commercial | 2.13% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL5 3AX
The telephone area code for BL5 3AX is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for BL5 3AX
| Latitude | 53.5498785757 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.52191938439 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL5 3AX
| 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 3AX
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
Fri 26th 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% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL5 3AX Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL5 3AX
| Average Mbps | 110.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1096.000 |
BL5 3AX has an average download speed of 110 Megabits per second (Mbps).
713 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
73% of postcodes (868,939) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (314,989) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL5 3AX
| Average Mbps | 13.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.000 |
BL5 3AX has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL5 3AX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Address: St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill, Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01942634688
Eatock Primary School
Address: Eatock Primary School, St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01942634672
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas CofE Primary School, Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01942634666
Washacre Primary School
Address: Washacre Primary School, Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01942634756
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01942634681
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School, The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01942634717
The Gates Primary School
Address: The Gates Primary School, Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01942634734
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01942813069
England Secondary Schools
Westhoughton High School
Address: Westhoughton High School, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01942814122
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL5 3AX
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 MAYFIELD STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0BF
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
M G MILLER AND D T SCOULAR
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 17 CRAB TREE LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0AU
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL5 3AX
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
RIGBY & HIGGINSON PHARMACY
Address: 140 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813104
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, OMEROD HOUSE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883848
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL5 3AX
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
RK EYECARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BOLTON ARENA, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6LB
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH EXTRA
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (ATHERTON)
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL5 3AX
STABLE FOLD SURGERY
Address: 119 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813678
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812525
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
Transport Links near BL5 3AX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL5 3AX
- Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 0.49 milesDriving Time: 1.21 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 0.95 milesDriving Time: 2.35 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 2.41 milesDriving Time: 6.34 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 2.86 milesDriving Time: 7.04 minutes - Horwich Parkway
Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LBDistance: 3.16 milesDriving Time: 6.15 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL5 3AX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL5 3AX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL5 3AX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL5 3AX 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 3AX 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 3AX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £49,333 | £89,000 | £75,444 | 3 |
| 2011 | £103,000 | £94,950 | £94,738 | 4 |
| 2013 | £76,500 | £100,000 | £82,167 | 3 |
| 2014 | £123,000 | £90,000 | £97,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £90,000 | £106,000 | £102,000 | 4 |
| 2018 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £131,000 | £116,000 | £123,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £62,000 | £245,000 | £143,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £169,500 | £123,000 | £156,550 | 5 |
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Postcodes near the BL5 3AX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL5 3AX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 0.22 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 0.43 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 3.43 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Aldi |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 3.56 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Asda |
| Tesco, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 0AG | 3.82 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL5 3AX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.07 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.08 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.53 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.39 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 0.13 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 2.38 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 2.99 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 3.18 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 2.38 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.48 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 3.48 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.91 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.77 miles | Directions from BL5 3AX to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |