BL5 3EZ 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 (3EZ) 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 EZ.
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 3EZ 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 3EZ postcode have the street address of Kennet Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL5 3EZ postcode is home to a bustling 55 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL5 3EZ is within the town of Westhoughton.
The BL5 3EZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 3EZ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BL5 3EZ 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 BL5 3EZ
The telephone area code for BL5 3EZ is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for BL5 3EZ
| Latitude | 53.553391811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.52220414541 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL5 3EZ
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Weather Forecast for BL5 3EZ
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | 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) | 87.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 81.00% | W 16 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | 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 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 18 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 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th 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 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°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 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°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 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL5 3EZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL5 3EZ
| Average Mbps | 90.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
BL5 3EZ has an average download speed of 90.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
761 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
61% of postcodes (727,241) have slower broadband speeds.
39% of postcodes (456,639) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL5 3EZ
| Average Mbps | 12.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BL5 3EZ has an average upload speed of 12.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,940 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
38% of postcodes (453,054) have slower upload speeds.
61% of postcodes (721,647) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL5 3EZ Postcode
Primary Schools
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Central Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Headteacher: Mr Martin Johnson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-03-14)
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01942634681
The Gates Primary School
Address: Bristle Hall Way, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Headteacher: Mr Sean Doherty
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-21)
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01942634734
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Address: The Fairways, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Headteacher: Mr Mark Johns
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-12)
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01942634717
Secondary Schools
Westhoughton High School
Address: Bolton Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Headteacher: Mr Neil Coe
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-05-11)
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01942814122
St Joseph's RC High School
Address: Sefton Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
Headteacher: Mr A McCabe
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-07)
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: 01204697456
The Westleigh School
Address: Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Headteacher: Mr Carlton Bramwell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-09)
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: 01942202580
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: 5.85 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: 6.15 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: 7.81 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL5 3EZ
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: HEAD OFFICE, RUMWORTH HOUSE, 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 MAYFIELD STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0BF
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL5 3EZ
RIGBY & HIGGINSON PHARMACY
Address: 140 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813104
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 517449
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL5 3EZ
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
RK EYECARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BOLTON ARENA, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6LB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH EXTRA
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON)
Address: UNIT 2, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
4652 HORWICH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 43-53 THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON)
Address: 35 THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL5 3EZ
STABLE FOLD SURGERY
Address: 119 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813678
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812525
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
Transport Links near BL5 3EZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL5 3EZ
- Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 0.37 milesDriving Time: 0.97 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 1.32 milesDriving Time: 3.18 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 2.36 milesDriving Time: 6.24 minutes - Horwich Parkway
Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LBDistance: 3.05 milesDriving Time: 5.91 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 7.87 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL5 3EZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL5 3EZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL5 3EZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL5 3EZ 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 3EZ 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 3EZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £163,000 | £152,000 | £157,500 | 2 |
| 2011 | £135,000 | £134,000 | £134,500 | 2 |
| 2012 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 | 1 |
| 2014 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 | 1 |
| 2018 | £217,000 | £184,400 | £200,700 | 2 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £163,000 | £171,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL5 3EZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 0.55 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 0.80 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Sainsburys |
| Asda, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.45 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Asda |
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 3.74 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Aldi |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 3.85 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL5 3EZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.86 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.87 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.46 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.40 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 0.37 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 2.15 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX | 3.13 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX |
| McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 3.19 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 2.15 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.50 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 3.72 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.83 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.64 miles | Directions from BL5 3EZ to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |