bolton BL6 Postcodes
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Bolton (BL6)
The BL6 postcode area is located in the Bolton postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1325 individual postcodes.
There are 23 electoral wards in the BL6 postcode area, including Bolton, Bury which come under the local authority of the Bolton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in BL6 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 BL6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The BL6 postcode covers part of Horwich and Blackrod in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. Horwich is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It lies 5.3 miles (8.5 km) southeast of Chorley, and 5.2 miles (8.4 km) northwest of Bolton, and is part of the Bolton Metropolitan Borough.
Blackrod is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It lies 5.1 miles (8.2 km) northwest of Bolton, and 6.6 miles (10.6 km) southeast of Chorley, and is also part of the Bolton Metropolitan Borough.
BL6 is a post town which covers parts of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Bolton and Wigan. It is located in the Metropolitan county of Greater Manchester with parts of BL6 in Lancashire.
The postcode was developed in the 19th century and sent out for national recording in 1857. The letters BL stand for Bolton-Lancashire.
The postcode covers parts of Horwich and Blackrod as well as some other smaller villages including Lostock, Adlington and Lostock Junction, Emberton and Wingates.
It is a popular residential area as it is close to Manchester and Liverpool as well as easily accessible via both the M61 and M60 motorways.
BL6 has a mixture of small to medium sized businesses. It is mostly residential housing with some industry in the area.
There are two primary schools situated in the postcode area, Rivington and Blackrod Church of England Primary school and Horwich CE Primary School, both rated as good schools by Ofsted.
The area has an abundant array of leisure facilities and local amenities, including a golf course, leisure centre, parks, pubs, and restaurants.
The postcode falls into the constituency of Bolton West and Bolton North East, and is represented in parliament by Chris Green and Sir David Crausby respectively.
The postcode is close to Rivington Pike, a hill and country park in the West Pennine Moors, and Leverhulme Park and Hall, home to the Leverhulme family and foundation.
The postcode is also home to the Bolton Arena, an indoor sports and events venue, and Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
BL6 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 | BL6 |
| Postal Town | Bolton |
| MSOA Name | Bolton 014 |
| LSOA Name | Bolton 014A |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BL6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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NM, Bolton
Monday, March 16, 2020
Nice, quiet good neighbourhood. But it is not in Greater Manchester!! There is NO such county. It is still Lancashire!!! Greater Manchester is purely and simply an administrative area NOT a county. You should get it right.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.