BL6 6HY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6HY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BL which means Bolton.
- Postal District. In our case BL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL6 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HY.
The regional mail center for the post area BL is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BL6 6HY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOLTON WEST DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL6 6HY postcode have the street address of Elm Grove.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the BL6 6HY postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL6 6HY is within the town of Horwich.
The BL6 6HY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL6 6HY are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in BL6 6HY are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BL6 6HY
| Latitude | 53.5878096782 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.52397303805 |
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Weather Forecast for BL6 6HY
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 32.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 40.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL6 6HY Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL6 6HY
| Average Mbps | 200.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BL6 6HY has an average download speed of 200.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
76 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
97% of postcodes (1,150,568) have slower broadband speeds.
3% of postcodes (33,997) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL6 6HY
| Average Mbps | 20.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BL6 6HY has an average upload speed of 20.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,416 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
94% of postcodes (1,116,300) have slower upload speeds.
6% of postcodes (66,925) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL6 6HY Postcode
Primary Schools
Claypool Primary School
Address: Salisbury Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LN
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Hulme
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-12)
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01204333426
St Mary's RC Primary School
Address: Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EP
Headteacher: Mrs Dominique Hayes
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-03-04)
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01204333625
Chorley New Road Primary School
Address: Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EW
Headteacher: Miss Linda Burrows
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-12-06)
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
St Joseph's RC High School
Address: Sefton Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
Headteacher: Mr A McCabe
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-07)
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01204697456
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Address: Rivington Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU
Headteacher: Mr Paul Roach
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-15)
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01204333266
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Address: Rivington Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU
Headteacher: Mr Paul Roach
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2013-01-10)
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Bolton College
Address: Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG
Headteacher: Mr Bill Webster
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-12-01)
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: 01204482000
Bolton Sixth Form College
Address: Town Centre Campus, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Merrills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-20)
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: PO Box 53, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawe
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 8.18 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL6 6HY
VICTORIA ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 VICTORIA ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5ND
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AD
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PARTNERS
Address: 350 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 5AD
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
FIRTH AND BOWDEN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6AB
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
RUMWORTH HOUSE
Address: 512 WIGAN ROAD, BOLTON, BL3 4QW
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL6 6HY
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 517449
BOOTS
Address: THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 469831
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA S/STORE,THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 699337
COHENS DIRECT
Address: COHENS GROUP, LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 473111
KILDONAN PHARMACY
Address: KILDONAN HOUSE, RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 460011
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 228 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697221
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL6 6HY
HORWICH EXTRA
Address: MANSELL WAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON)
Address: UNIT 2, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
4652 HORWICH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 43-53 THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON)
Address: 35 THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
RK EYECARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BOLTON ARENA, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6LB
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE FOR YOU
Address: 63 LONGWORTH ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7BL
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL6 6HY
KILDONAN HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
KILDONAN HOUSE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 468161
DR MALHOTRA & PARTNERS
Address: PIKE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AS
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 322888
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE CIC - THE MARKET SURGERY
Address: MARKET SURGERY, 103 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5QF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
KORLIPARA K
Address: WESTHOUGHTON BRANCH SURGERY, 294 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3QQ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 813466
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 LUCY STREET, HEATON, BOLTON, BL1 5PU
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 843677
Transport Links near BL6 6HY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL6 6HY
- Horwich Parkway
Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LBDistance: 1.37 milesDriving Time: 2.92 minutes - Lostock
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JPDistance: 2.10 milesDriving Time: 4.66 minutes - Blackrod
Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JHDistance: 2.55 milesDriving Time: 5.79 minutes - Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 3.16 milesDriving Time: 5.86 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 4.65 milesDriving Time: 9.05 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL6 6HY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL6 6HY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL6 6HY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL6 6HY Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bolton District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bolton District at the following link Bolton District.How much is the Council Tax?
Bolton District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bolton District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BL6 6HY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bolton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Join the library – Bolton CouncilHouse Sales in BL6 6HY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £70,700 | £70,700 | £70,700 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL6 6HY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 0.88 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Asda |
| Iceland, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QH | 1.95 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Iceland |
| Aldi, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QP | 2.12 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Aldi |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3DG | 4.34 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 4.60 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL6 6HY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 2.19 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 2.20 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.47 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 6.11 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 0.55 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX | 1.79 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX |
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 2.75 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH | 3.75 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to McDonald's, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 0.55 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 3.80 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 3.94 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 4.55 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 6.09 miles | Directions from BL6 6HY to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |