Balfern Fold in the town of Westhoughton
About Balfern Fold
Balfern Fold is a street located in the town of Westhoughton. It uses the postcode BL5 3SJ. The street has a length of approximately 38 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Bolton District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 3400224 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 174.61 miles North West from central London., 12.62 miles North West from Manchester, 21.52 miles North East from Liverpool and 29.22 miles North East from Chester.
BALFERN FOLD is within the Post Town of BOLTON
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Map of Balfern Fold
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001014 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Balfern Fold
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.94 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.26 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.40 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bolton Central River Street Address: River St, Bolton, BL2 1BX Telephone: 0871 984 6520 Visit Hotel Page |
4.58 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.84 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £194,000 | £194,500 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Adore Properties | 87 Church Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RZ | Visit Website |
| Copelands | 67 Church Street Westhoughton BL5 3RZ | |
| Charlesworth Estates | 13 King Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AX | Visit Website |
| Seddon Homes | Collingwood Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3TT | Visit Website |
| Easy Move | 112 Market Street, Westhoughton, Bolton,BL5 3AZ |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| Balfern Fold | |
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| Latitude | 53.552014 |
| Longitude | -2.524650 |
| OS Easting (X): | 365244 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 406308 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD652063 |
Roads that have a Junction with Balfern Fold
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Street (B5236) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 14 November 2024 at 16:00 (14.55 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (88.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00024982 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 39.93 |
| Area Population | 2029.00 |
| Male Population | 1004.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1025.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01004936 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bolton 031C |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001014 |
| MSOA Name: | Bolton 031 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Westhoughton |
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| Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, England, BL5 3ZS |
| 01942 507850 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Westhoughton |
| Tesco Westhoughton Express |
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| Manchester Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS |
| 0345 674 6531 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Westhoughton Express |
| Tesco Bolton Horwich Extra |
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| Mansell Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JS |
| 0345 677 9372 |
| Distance: 2.05 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bolton Horwich Extra |
| Tesco Hindley Green Express |
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| Atherton Rd, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ |
| 0345 026 9792 |
| Distance: 2.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hindley Green Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.1 | 17.3 | 20.5 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bolton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, Lancashire &BL1 1RU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01204 333 333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bolton West |
| The Member of Parliament is Phil Brickell |
| Details for the MP Phil Brickell on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Phil Brickell on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Phil Brickell won with a majority of 4,945 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,933 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Westhoughton South Ward |
| Parish: Westhoughton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
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: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01942634688
Eatock Primary School
Address: Eatock Primary School, St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01942634672
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas CofE Primary School, Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01942634666
Washacre Primary School
Address: Washacre Primary School, Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942634756
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01942634681
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School, The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01942634717
The Gates Primary School
Address: The Gates Primary School, Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01942634734
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01942813069
England Secondary Schools
Westhoughton High School
Address: Westhoughton High School, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01942814122
Nearest Hospitals
| BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
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| Address: Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4LA, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01204 404404 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
| Hulton Hospital |
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| Address: Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JD, |
| Independent Sector |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 4.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hulton Hospital |
| Leigh Infirmary |
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| Address: The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.35 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leigh Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 MAYFIELD STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0BF
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: HEAD OFFICE, RUMWORTH HOUSE, 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STABLE FOLD SURGERY
Address: 119 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813678
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
PETER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: PETER HOUSE, CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812525
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RIGBY & HIGGINSON PHARMACY
Address: 140 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3SF
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813104
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 812182
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN LEES ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3UB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 840979
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, OMEROD HOUSE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883848
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Westhoughton Station is 0.28 miles away.
Address: Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Westhoughton is situated on the Manchester to Preston line and is managed by Northern.
Westhoughton Station is an unstaffed station.
Daisy Hill Station is 0.94 miles away.
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Daisy Hill is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Daisy Hill Station is staffed on a full time basis.