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Bolton (BL4)
The BL4 postcode area is located in the Bolton postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1042 individual postcodes.
There are 25 electoral wards in the BL4 postcode area, including Bolton, Bury which come under the local authority of the Bolton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 11% of people in BL4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BL4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BL4 postcode in the United Kingdom covers a largely residential area of Westhoughton, Greater Manchester and a small part of Mosley Common, Bolton. This postcode district is situated roughly 10 miles northwest of Manchester city centre and 6 miles east of Wigan. The area is relatively affluent and is largely comprised of private housing developments, alongside some industrial areas.
BL4 is approximately bordered by the A6 to the north, the M61 motorway to the west, and the A579 to the south. The district falls within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton Council and is often referred to as ‘Westhoughton'. The area is home to the popular Westhoughton Market, one of the few remaining markets in Greater Manchester.
Two of Westhoughton's main roads are Houghend Road and Victoria Road. Here, visitors and residents alike can find many shops and businesses, such as Asda, pubs, restaurants, and banks. It is also home to a few green spaces, such as Westhoughton Recreation Ground, Jack and Jill Wood, and Lee Wood.
A particularly well-known and historic building is Park Hall Country Park. This building dates back to the mid 18th century and was originally built as a barn. Today, it is a listed building and is used for many events such as weddings, press events, and corporate training sessions.
The BL4 postcode also includes both Moxley Common and Westhoughton Memorial Park. The former is a small suburban village and the latter is a residential estate situated around Hindley Railway Station. This station is served by the TransPennine Express service, making it is a convenient place for commuters.
Finally, Westhoughton is the birthplace of two famous people. These are novelist Elizabeth Gaskell and former England cricketer Jack Ikin.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
BL4 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.
Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.
Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BL4 |
| Postal Town | Bolton |
| MSOA Name | Bolton 032 |
| LSOA Name | Bolton 032A |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BL4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BL4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.