BL5 3LA 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 (3LA) 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 LA.
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 3LA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL5 3LA postcode have the street address of Manchester Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL5 3LA postcode is home to a bustling 83 residents!
BL5 3LA is within the town of Westhoughton.
The BL5 3LA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL5 3LA are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in BL5 3LA 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 3LA
The telephone area code for BL5 3LA is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5568488868 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.51679725975 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Westhoughton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 77.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BL5 3LA has an average download speed of 77.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
743 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
53% of postcodes (632,772) have slower broadband speeds.
47% of postcodes (551,126) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.050 |
BL5 3LA has an average upload speed of 14.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,780 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
58% of postcodes (687,127) have slower upload speeds.
41% of postcodes (485,734) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
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: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01942634688
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Address: St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton, Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 1EN
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01204332606
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas CofE Primary School, Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942634666
Washacre Primary School
Address: Washacre Primary School, Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01942634756
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01942634681
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School, The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01942634717
The Gates Primary School
Address: The Gates Primary School, Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01942634734
England Secondary Schools
Westhoughton High School
Address: Westhoughton High School, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01942814122
Nearest Dentists
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: HEAD OFFICE, RUMWORTH HOUSE, 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 208 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 5QE
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PARTNERS
Address: 350 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 5AD
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
RIGBY & HIGGINSON PHARMACY
Address: 140 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813104
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 517449
Nearest Opticians
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
RK EYECARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BOLTON ARENA, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6LB
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH EXTRA
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON)
Address: UNIT 2, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
4652 HORWICH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 43-53 THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON)
Address: 35 THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
STABLE FOLD SURGERY
Address: 119 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813678
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812525
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE CIC - LADYBRIDGE SURGERY
Address: LADYBRIDGE SURGERY, 10-12 BROADGATE, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4PZ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
Transport Links
Train Stations
Westhoughton
Address: Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Postcode: BL5 3LE
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.30 miles
Lostock
Address: Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP
Postcode: BL6 4JP
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.46 miles
Horwich Parkway
Address: Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
Postcode: BL6 6LB
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.74 miles
Atherton
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Postcode: M46 9RH
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.49 miles
Hag Fold
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Postcode: M46 9WX
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.83 miles
Daisy Hill
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Postcode: BL5 2JQ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.20 miles
Bolton
Address: Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Postcode: BL2 1BE
Line: Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.92 miles
Blackrod
Address: Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH
Postcode: BL6 5JH
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 miles
Hindley
Address: Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
Postcode: WN2 2QJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.61 miles
Walkden
Address: Walkden station, Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY
Postcode: M28 3DY
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.57 miles
Kearsley (Manchester)
Address: Kearsley station, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU
Postcode: BL4 8DU
Line: Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.85 miles
Farnworth
Address: Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ
Postcode: BL4 7QZ
Line: Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.31 miles
Moses Gate
Address: Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT
Postcode: BL4 7LT
Line: Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.75 miles
Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Address: Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF
Postcode: BL1 8UF
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.07 miles
Ince (Manchester)
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Postcode: WN2 2DA
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.12 miles
Adlington (Lancashire)
Address: Adlington station, Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS
Postcode: PR6 9RS
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.25 miles
Wigan Wallgate
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Postcode: WN1 1BB
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.85 miles
Wigan North Western
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Postcode: WN1 1BJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.86 miles
Swinton (Manchester)
Address: Swinton station, Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT
Postcode: M27 6BT
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.92 miles
Moorside
Address: Moorside station, Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9PU
Postcode: M27 9PU
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.30 miles
Patricroft
Address: Patricroft station, Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX
Postcode: M30 0GX
Line: Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.23 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Phil Brickell |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £124,995 | £123,195 | £124,095 | 2 |
| 2015 | £116,000 | £86,500 | £107,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | £87,500 | £146,000 | £117,738 | 4 |
| 2017 | £92,000 | £120,000 | £101,333 | 3 |
| 2018 | £124,000 | £160,000 | £142,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £137,000 | £159,950 | £146,738 | 4 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £178,000 | £192,500 | £185,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £220,000 | £193,750 | 8 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 0.90 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 1.28 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.20 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 3.92 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Asda, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL3 4EB | 4.19 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.79 miles | Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.80 miles | Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.18 miles | Directions to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.66 miles | Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 0.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX | 2.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX |
| McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 3.27 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.99 miles | Directions to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.54 miles | Directions to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.77 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 3.98 miles | Directions to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.32 miles | Directions to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |