The UK Postcode Database

BL5 2GJ

a postcode in Bolton

Introduced in August 2002
BL5 2GJ Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

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Streets Associated with BL5 2GJ

Wardham Close - 12 properties, USRN 3406159

Dale Street - 1 property, USRN 3401116

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5357 / 53°32'8"N

Longitude: -2.5203 / 2°31'12"W

UTM Reference: 30U 531795 5931975

OS Easting: 365615

OS Northing: 404465

OS Grid: SD656044

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR BWVK.58

Mapcode Global: WH980.8D39

Open Location Code: 9C5VGFPH+7V

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rm78

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1c2

  • Retired Professionals
  • Established Mature Families
  • Burgeoning Mature Families

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 23495 / 32844

  • 8th decile
  • less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for BL5 2GJ on Thursday 4 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:29
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:54
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:08
Sunset 21:32
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:22
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:47
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 22:02
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:02 to 04:14
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 06:52
Moon Rises 23:57

For a full sun and moon calendar for BL5 2GJ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in BL5 2GJ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
29 September 2020 4 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £350,000
9 July 2020 3 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £200,000
21 August 2017 8 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £199,000
3 December 2015 4 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £257,000
6 February 2015 8 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £178,000
19 July 2012 7 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £170,000
5 July 2012 9 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £168,500
27 April 2012 7 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £175,000
21 August 2007 7 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £190,000
25 May 2007 3 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £176,600
22 February 2007 12 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £270,000
3 November 2006 1 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £179,995
11 October 2004 2 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £265,000
26 August 2004 9 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £180,000
9 July 2004 9 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £180,000
7 November 2003 4 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £223,000
11 September 2002 4 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £167,950
6 September 2002 6 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £166,950
6 September 2002 12 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £168,500
16 August 2002 2 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £155,950
16 August 2002 8 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £103,950
9 August 2002 5 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £104,450
8 August 2002 10 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £113,950
26 July 2002 9 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £113,950
25 July 2002 7 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £99,450
22 July 2002 1 Wardham Close, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2GJ Detached Freehold £104,450

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for BL5 2GJ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Bolton West

MP

Phil Brickell Labour

Bolton Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Westhoughton South

Councillors

David Chadwick Labour

David Wilkinson Liberal Democrats

John McHugh Labour

BL5 2GJ also falls within the Civil Parish of Westhoughton, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for BL5 2GJ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00024972 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01004935 Bolton 035C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001018 Bolton 035 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04000003 Westhoughton Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05014837 Westhoughton South Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E08000001 Bolton Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000002 North West Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001112 Bolton West Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000005 Greater Manchester Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000239 Manchester Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33004802 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000015 Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 28 October 2010 BEIS
E38000016 NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00T Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000010 North West NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000057 NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2024 ODS
E56000032 Greater Manchester Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2023 NHS England
E63008271 Westhoughton Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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