BL5 2EH 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 (2EH) 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 M which means Manchester.
- Postal District. In our case BL5.
- Postal Sector. In our case M46 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EH.
The regional mail center for the post area M 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 2EH 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 2EH postcode have the street address of Lower Leigh Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL5 2EH postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL5 2EH is within the town of Westhoughton.
The BL5 2EH postcode area is composed of 92.31% residential properties, 7.69% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 2EH are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL5 2EH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in BL5 2EH fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include 152, Lower Leigh Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 92.31% |
| Commercial | 7.69% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL5 2EH
The telephone area code for BL5 2EH is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for BL5 2EH
| Latitude | 53.5318631714 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.51629672679 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL5 2EH
| 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 2EH
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 32.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL5 2EH Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL5 2EH
| Average Mbps | 101.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
BL5 2EH has an average download speed of 101.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
713 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
68% of postcodes (806,450) have slower broadband speeds.
32% of postcodes (377,478) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL5 2EH
| Average Mbps | 10.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BL5 2EH has an average upload speed of 10.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
24% of postcodes (289,885) have slower upload speeds.
75% of postcodes (887,453) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL5 2EH Postcode
England Primary Schools
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Address: Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre, Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01942874271
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Address: St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton, Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01942882980
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01942883118
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01942674226
Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01942673810
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01942672825
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: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01942634688
Eatock Primary School
Address: Eatock Primary School, St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01942634672
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas CofE Primary School, Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01942634666
Washacre Primary School
Address: Washacre Primary School, Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01942634756
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01942634681
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School, The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01942634717
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01942883971
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01942672611
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01942674312
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942813069
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01942767768
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01942255406
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01942255396
England Secondary Schools
Westhoughton High School
Address: Westhoughton High School, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01942814122
Atherton High School
Address: Atherton High School, Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01942885500
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL5 2EH
MAYFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 MAYFIELD STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0BF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
M G MILLER AND D T SCOULAR
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 17 CRAB TREE LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0AU
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL5 2EH
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, OMEROD HOUSE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883848
BOOTS
Address: 82 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0DP
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883455
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 23 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 882023
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL5 2EH
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (ATHERTON)
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DG OPTICAL (TYLDESLEY)
Address: 165 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 114 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FJ
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL5 2EH
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
INTRAHEALTH ATHERTON
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481680
BEE FOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 25 BEE FOLD LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0BD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807870
DR KK CHAN & PARTNERS
Address: SEVEN BROOKS MEDICAL CENTRE, 21 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 884026
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BL5 2EH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL5 2EH
- Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 0.53 milesDriving Time: 1.00 minutes - Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 2.01 milesDriving Time: 4.18 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 2.05 milesDriving Time: 4.62 minutes - Atherton
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RHDistance: 2.36 milesDriving Time: 4.80 minutes - Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 3.52 milesDriving Time: 8.03 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL5 2EH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL5 2EH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL5 2EH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL5 2EH 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 2EH 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 2EH
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £102,000 | £70,400 | £86,200 | 2 |
| 2012 | £189,000 | £128,000 | £158,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £170,000 | £150,000 | £160,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £297,000 | £86,000 | £191,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BL5 2EH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL5 2EH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 1.71 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 1.89 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Aldi |
| Tesco, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 0AG | 2.09 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Tesco |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 2.28 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Asda |
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 2.50 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL5 2EH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.89 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.28 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.29 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.66 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 1.14 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 1.97 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 1.98 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.28 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.28 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.65 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.76 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 4.38 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 4.78 miles | Directions from BL5 2EH to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |