BL1 6WU Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the BL1 6WU postcode area in Bolton.
We've got loads of statistics for BL1 6WU, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of BL1 6WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BL1 6WU in Bolton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BL1 6WU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in BL1 6WU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around BL1 6WU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area BL16WU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
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Travel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area BL1 6WU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the BL1 6WU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the BL1 6WU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near BL1 6WU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around BL1 6WU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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BL16WU Postcode Breakdown
| BLAREA | 1DISTRICT | 6SECTOR | WUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | BL1 6WU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Bolton |
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| County | Greater Manchester |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BL16WU Postal District
BL1 6WU postcode is located in the postal town of Bolton. Bolton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BL1 6WU.
| Bolton | 1.5 miles E |
| Bradshaw | 2.5 miles E |
| Belmont | 2.9 miles NW |
| Harwood | 3.3 miles E |
| Turton | 3.5 miles NE |
| Horwich | 3.7 miles W |
| Westhoughton | 4 miles SW |
| Edgworth | 4 miles E |
| Farnworth | 4.1 miles SE |
| Rivington | 4.5 miles W |
| Tyldesley | 5.6 miles S |
| Adlington | 5.7 miles W |
| Atherton | 5.8 miles S |
| Walkden | 6.1 miles SE |
| Radcliffe | 6.2 miles E |
| London | 177 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 169 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 165 miles N |
| Cardiff | 148 miles S |
| Liverpool | 25 miles W |
| Southampton | 192 miles SE |
| Saint Ives | 193 miles S |
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