Newly Formed Companies in
Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton
this week
There have been 4 companies formed in the week from 04-08-2026 to 11-08-2026 within the BL5 postcode district (Bolton, Over Hulton, Westhoughton in Bolton). Usually over 2500 companies get formed every working day across the country. If you would prefer to analyse by region, rather than this postal district, you can check how many companies are formed in Bolton.
The geography of BL5 is anchored by Bolton, Over Hulton and Westhoughton, making the district more specific than the broader postcode area that surrounds it. The district brings together Bolton, Over Hulton and Westhoughton, giving BL5 a more precise focus than the broader postcode area alone.
For BL5, the district's identity comes from the named places themselves rather than from a single landmark, with Bolton, Over Hulton and Westhoughton distinguishing it from neighbouring districts in Bolton.
As of June 2026, BL5 occupies a mid-table position in the postcode-district ranking, placed 1,291st of 3,113 with 1,413 companies recorded. Newly incorporated businesses using BL5 addresses appear within Companies House records for this part of Bolton. The count gives BL5 a measurable presence in the wider UK company registration landscape without implying that every business trades only within the local area.
Below are just a small sample of the companies formed (with the numeric parts of the address redacted with an X and not showing the postcode, so we are not advertising peoples full addresses online) but allows you to see where some of the companies have been formed. Our newly formed companies wizard in our Dashboard allows you to filter by a range of options free of charge to get an idea of quantities, prior to deciding to purchase. We supply the full company details lodged when they filed their company when you have decided on your filter selection and choose to purchase.
| Incorp Date | Categories | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Aug | Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | XX Leigh Road Westhoughton Bolton |
| 7th Aug | Retail sale by opticians | X Pavilion Square Cricketers Way Westhoughton Bolton |
| 7th Aug |
Development of building projects Construction of domestic buildings Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. Other building completion and finishing |
XX Manchester Road Westhoughton Bolton |
| 6th Aug |
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores Unlicensed restaurants and cafes |
XX Farmstead Drive Westhoughton Bolton |
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