BL7 8AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AL) 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 BL7.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL7 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
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 BL7 8AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOLTON NORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL7 8AL postcode have the street address of High Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL7 8AL postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOLTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL7 8AL is within the village of Belmont.
The BL7 8AL postcode area is composed of 93.33% residential properties, 6.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL7 8AL are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in BL7 8AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in BL7 8AL fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include Post Office 108, High Street.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 93.33% |
| Commercial | 6.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BL7 8AL
| Latitude | 53.6410361009 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.49501700555 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BL7 8AL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 287 West Pennine Moors - Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 109 Manchester Bolton & Warrington | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for BL7 8AL
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 55.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL7 8AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL7 8AL
| Average Mbps | 51.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
BL7 8AL has an average download speed of 51.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,491 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
29% of postcodes (338,728) have slower broadband speeds.
71% of postcodes (844,422) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL7 8AL
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BL7 8AL has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL7 8AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Address: Turton Belmont Community Primary School, Ryecroft Lane, Belmont, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 8AH
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01204811226
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL7 8AL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 757 BLACKBURN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 7JJ
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY CROSS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 227 DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9BS
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AD
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 VICTORIA ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5ND
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 403-405 HALLIWELL ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 8DE
Distance: 3.84 miles
Contact: :
FIRTH AND BOWDEN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6AB
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL7 8AL
EVEREST PHARMACY
Address: 21 CEMETERY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2LZ
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 777230
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: EGERTON/DUNSCAR HLTH CTRE, DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9RG
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 302137
MOSS BANK PHARMACY
Address: 833 MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON, BL1 5SN
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 848888
HOOTONS PHARMACY
Address: 119 LEE LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AR
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697390
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 576-578 BLACKBURN ROAD, ASTELY BRIDGE, BOLTON, BL1 7AL
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 301049
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 8QG
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 602010
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL7 8AL
BROMLEY CROSS OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 494 DARWEN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9DX
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE FOR YOU
Address: 63 LONGWORTH ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7BL
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
JUSTIN KELLETT OPTICIANS (HORWICH)
Address: 70 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7NZ
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
BARROW OPTICAL
Address: UNIT 317, INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AE
Distance: 3.71 miles
Contact: :
J BOWDEN LTD
Address: 552 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6AB
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - BRIDGE STREET
Address: 45 BRIDGE STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2AA
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL7 8AL
EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EGERTON & DUNSCAR HEALTH CENTRE, DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9RG
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462233
BROMLEY MEADOWS SURGERY
Address: DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9RG
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 463232
MANDALAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 933 BLACKBURN ROAD, SHARPLES, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 7LR
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 309206
DR MALHOTRA & PARTNERS
Address: PIKE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AS
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 322888
SINGH S
Address: 575/577 HALLIWELL ROAD, HALLIWELL, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 8BZ
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 841154
SPRING-FENISCO HEALTHLINK
Address: SPRINGFIELD SURGERY, 102 BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1BZ
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282870
Transport Links near BL7 8AL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL7 8AL
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 8.48 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 4.77 milesDriving Time: 9.44 minutes - Entwistle
Entwistle station, off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NGDistance: 5.34 milesDriving Time: 9.45 minutes - Darwen
Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DEDistance: 6.19 milesDriving Time: 11.41 minutes - Blackrod
Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JHDistance: 6.59 milesDriving Time: 11.13 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL7 8AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL7 8AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the BL7 8AL Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 9 |
| Band D | 10 |
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the BL7 8AL Postcode?
Addresses for High Street, Belmont, Bolton, which have the BL7 8AL Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL7 8AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rossendale and Darwen Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jake Berry |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL7 8AL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen at the following link Blackburn with Darwen.How much is the Council Tax?
Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BL7 8AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Blackburn with Darwen council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and reading | Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilHouse Sales in BL7 8AL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £278,800 | £200,021 | £239,411 | 2 |
| 2017 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £185,000 | £217,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BL7 8AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL7 8AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Crompton Way, BOLTON, BL1 8TH | 6.07 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Lidl |
| Asda, Moss Bank Way, BOLTON, BL1 8QG | 6.08 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Asda |
| Iceland, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QH | 6.10 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Iceland |
| Aldi, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QP | 6.15 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Hardman Way, DARWEN, BB3 2AD | 6.16 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL7 8AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.24 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.25 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 5.71 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 7.02 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX | 3.47 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to McDonald's, Chorley Old Road, BOLTON, BL1 5SX |
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.30 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.45 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 4.98 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.30 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.45 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 5.31 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 6.68 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 6.94 miles | Directions from BL7 8AL to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |