Median sold price in BL5, last 5 years
£210,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,988 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Built from 535 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BL5, with best-fit area context in Bolton.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BL5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BL5 currently groups 535 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Bolton. Aggregate median sold price reads at £210,000 across 2,988 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 94% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 46.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 17 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 535 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 16 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 94%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 17 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 535Live postcode rows grouped under BL5
- Median sold price in BL5, last 5 years £210,000Based on 2,988 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area BoltonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 17 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in BL5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,988 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 94%Gigabit availability is 94%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 46.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Bolton in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
17 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 17 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,298 mapped stopsBolton currently links 2,298 mapped transport stops, including 41 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BL5.
Local business
Score 100/100Bolton currently links 1,713 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 561 food and drink, 386 personal services, 275 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BL5 3WB, Bolton and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
BL5 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
561 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (352), cafe (105), restaurant (104).
Amenity group
Personal services
386 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (297), beauty (89).
Amenity group
Grocery
275 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (157), supermarket (60), bakery (39).
Amenity group
Nightlife
175 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (143), bar (32).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
BL5 3WB
BL5 3WB, Bolton
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BL5 3DT
BL5 3DT, Bolton
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BL5 3FL
BL5 3FL, Bolton
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BL5 3FD
BL5 3FD, Bolton
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BL5 3JX
BL5 3JX, Bolton
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BL5 3XS
BL5 3XS, Bolton
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BL5 3WE
BL5 3WE, Bolton
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BL5 3GD
BL5 3GD, Bolton
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BL5 3FP
BL5 3FP, Bolton
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BL5 3TT
BL5 3TT, Bolton
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Eatock Primary School
Primary option in BL5 2ER. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary option in BL5 3DU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Primary option in BL5 1EN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BL5 3WB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BL5.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BL5 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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