bolton BL9 Postcodes

Bolton (BL9)

The BL9 postcode area is located in the Bolton postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1744 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the BL9 postcode area, including Bolton, Bury which come under the local authority of the Bury Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in BL9 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 BL9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BL9 postcode covers the areas of Farnworth, Stoneclough, Kearsley, and Great Lever in and around the town of Bolton, Greater Manchester, in North West England.

Farnworth is a well-established area with a good supply of local amenities including shops, schools, parks, and pubs. Farnworth is largely residential with pleasant Victorian terraces and a good range of housing estates such as Longwood, Worsley Mesnes, and Queens Park.

Stoneclough is an economically deprived area within Farnworth which contains most of the council estates in the BL9 Postcode District. Some of the development in Stoneclough is now quite aged and due to its poor housing stock and high unemployment rate, it is the most deprived area of the six Bolton wards within the BL9 postcode.

Kearsley is a large suburban village along the Irwell Valley with parks, woodlands, shopping, and health care facilities all contained within the postcode area. Evidence of Kearsley's long history and heritage is seen at the local primary school ‘Kearsley and Stoneclough Primary' and the nearby Kearsley Hill.

Great Lever runs alongside the River Croal through a stretch of open land and is known for its expansive greenery, riverside walks, and ease of access to the wider Bolton area. Many large new housing developments have been built in Great Lever over the last decade.

The BL9 postcode has access to a number of transport links including the M61 motorway, frequent bus services, and train services to Manchester via Bolton Interchange Station. It is also located close to Manchester-Bolton-Bury Canal, which provides easy links to surrounding areas.

In terms of education, BL9 has a number of primary schools and secondary schools including Kearsley Academy, Stoneclough Primary, Kearsley & Stoneclough Primary, Kearsley Academy, Bolton St. Catherine's Academy, and Bolton Sixth Form College.

The BL9 postcode area also has a range of leisure amenities for its residents to enjoy, such as parks, golf courses, and sports clubs including Kearsley Cricket & Bowling Club, Farnworth Leisure Centre, and Bolton Arena. There are several places of worship including St Margaret's Church, Farnworth Pentecostal Church, and the New Jerusalem Life Centre.

Residents of the BL9 postcode can also access a range of health services, from local GPs to specialist mental health services, at the GP Practice and Bolton Mental Health Unit. Shopping is also available at Kearsley Post Office, Farnworth Market, and the local Waitrose, Sainsbury's stores, ASDA and Tesco supermarkets.

As the towns and villages of BL9 continue to grow, so too does its transport and leisure infrastructure, meaning BL9 is a desirable place to live with plenty of opportunities for employment, leisure and recreation.

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