The BL1 postcode district is a postal district located in the BL Bolton postcode area with a population of 69,352 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the BL1 postcode district is 9.87 square miles which is 25.57 square kilometres or 6,319.52 acres.
Currently, the BL1 district has about 1855 postcode units spread across 8 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 3,200 postcodes. With 1855 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1345 units available.
The BL1 postal code covers the settlement of BOLTON.
The BL1 Postcode shares a border with BL2 (BOLTON, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold), BL3 (BOLTON, Little Lever), BL6 (Horwich, Lostock, Blackrod) and BL7 (Bromley Cross, Egerton, Turton).
The primary settlement in the BL1 postcode district is Bolton, located in the county of Greater Manchester. Other significant settlements in the district include Smithills. The post town associated with this postcode district is also Bolton.
For the district BL1, we have data on 9 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector BL1 1, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 2, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 3, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 4, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 5, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 6, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 7, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 8, covers Bolton in Greater Manchester. The sector BL1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the BL1 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the BL1 District: the district mostly encompasses the Bolton District (B) area with a total of 1866 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for BL1
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 83.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 39.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
Where is the BL1 Postcode District?
The postcode district associated with BL1 is located in the town of Bolton. Nearby towns to Bolton include Darwen to the north, Bury to the east, Leigh to the south, Wigan to the southwest, Chorley to the northwest, Rossendale to the northeast, and Salford to the southeast. The distance from the BL1 postcode to the center of London is approximately 174.72 miles.
The district is within the post town of BOLTON.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The BL1 Postcode District is in the Greater Manchester North West region of Greater Manchester within the North West (England).
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BL1 1 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 2 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 3 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 4 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 5 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 6 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 7 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| BL1 8 | Bolton North Delivery Office |
| B | L | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| B | L | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 4 visitor attractions within the BL1 postcode area
| Smithills Hall |
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| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Bolton Steam Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Hall i' th' Wood Museum |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £990 | £990 | £990 |
| 2 | £895 | £1,250 | £1,016 |
| 3 | £895 | £1,500 | £1,058 |
| 4 | £1,300 | £2,950 | £1,904 |
| 5 | £2,600 | £2,600 | £2,600 |
| 6 | £2,250 | £3,000 | £2,750 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | £750,000 | £1,200,000 | £958,333 |
| 5 | £700,000 | £1,500,000 | £921,500 |
| 6 | £750,000 | £1,125,000 | £944,167 |
| 7 | £1,650,000 | £1,650,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 8 | £795,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,147,500 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the BL1 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bolton | Miller Metcalfe | 2 - 10 Bradshawgate Bolton BL1 1DG | 01204 958258 | 58 |
 | Bolton | Karen Ritchie | 623a Chorley Old Road, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 6BJ | 01204 326941 | 31 |
 | Bolton | Cardwells Sales, Lettings, Management & Commercial | 11 Institute Street, Bolton, BL1 1PZ | 01204 326664 | 31 |
 | Bolton | PLM | 19 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HU | 01204 383700 | 26 |
 | Bolton | The Purple Property Shop | 482 Blackburn Road Bolton BL1 8PE | 01204 958075 | 24 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £361,787 | 175 | £319,253 | 210 | £296,063 | 181 | £319,998 | 138 |
| Semi-Detached | £178,851 | 277 | £161,029 | 382 | £164,474 | 300 | £155,228 | 262 |
| Terraced | £99,715 | 472 | £102,160 | 458 | £97,509 | 494 | £84,423 | 421 |
| Flats | £106,683 | 131 | £89,352 | 207 | £93,785 | 138 | £101,159 | 153 |
Hotels within the Postcode Area
We found 4 hotels and guest houses within the BL1 postcode area