BL8 2EP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2EP) 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 BL8.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EP.
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 BL8 2EP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BURY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL8 2EP postcode have the street address of Lowercroft Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL8 2EP postcode is home to a bustling 26 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BURY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL8 2EP is within the town of Bury.
The BL8 2EP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL8 2EP are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL8 2EP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL8 2EP
The telephone area code for BL8 2EP is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for BL8 2EP
| Latitude | 53.59263735 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.34262864011 |
Weather Forecast for BL8 2EP
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 79.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Thunder | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 77.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 44.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | W 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | E 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL8 2EP Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL8 2EP
| Average Mbps | 43.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
BL8 2EP has an average download speed of 43.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,268 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (225,681) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (957,692) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL8 2EP
| Average Mbps | 11.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
BL8 2EP has an average upload speed of 11.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,030 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (362,822) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (813,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL8 2EP Postcode
England Primary Schools
Elton Community Primary School
Address: Elton Community Primary School, Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01617052674
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Address: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01617644014
Chantlers Primary School
Address: Chantlers Primary School, Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01617611074
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe, Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01617234210
Wesley Methodist Primary School
Address: Wesley Methodist Primary School, Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact:
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01617641132
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Mile Lane, Greenhill Primary School, BURY, Lancashire, BL8 2JH
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Lowercroft Primary School
Address: Lowercroft Primary School, Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01617612798
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe, Graves Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4GE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01617232426
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01204883415
Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Tottington Primary School
Address: Tottington Primary School, Moorside Road, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3HR
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School, Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5SQ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01204527484
England Secondary Schools
The Elton High School
Address: The Elton High School, Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01617631434
Tottington High School
Address: Tottington High School, Laurel Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL8 2EP
MILE LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
EYE AND DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 110 AINSWORTH ROAD, BURY, BL8 2RS
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE
Address: 375 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4HF
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 BACK CHAPEL STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AH
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 TENTERDEN STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0EG
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL8 2EP
MILE LANE PHARMACY
Address: 66 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7645054
FUTURECARE PHARMACY
Address: 14A WHITELEGGE STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1SW
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 974242
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 12-14 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 882928
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 367 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HS
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7644249
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 157-159 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 4FD
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 232128
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 31 KENTMERE ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 5JG
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 375455
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL8 2EP
MARTYN ALLEN RADCLIFFE
Address: 24 MOSS SHAW WAY, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4NN
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
ROSE & TARRANT OPTICIANS
Address: 14 CROMPTON STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0AD
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BURY)
Address: UNIT 35, THE HAYMARKET, MILLGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0BX
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
MONTREAL GROUP LTD
Address: 15 PRINCESS PARADE, BURY, BL9 0QL
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSCART (UNION STREET)
Address: 10 UNION STREET, BURY, BL9 0NY
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 834 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL8 2EP
MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 80 MILE LANE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 2JR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7647804
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 885106
WOODBANK SURGERY
Address: 2 HUNSTANTON DRIVE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1EG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7051630
KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 9-11 KNOWSLEY STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0ST
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7641217
PEEL GPS
Address: TOWNSIDE PCC, KNOWSLEY PLACE, KNOWSLEY STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0SN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7621515
TOWNSIDE SURGERY
Address: TOWNSIDE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, KNOWSLEY PLACE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0SN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7621600
Transport Links near BL8 2EP
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL8 2EP
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 8.08 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 4.70 milesDriving Time: 9.51 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 4.91 milesDriving Time: 10.27 minutes - Farnworth
Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZDistance: 5.37 milesDriving Time: 11.41 minutes - Kearsley (Manchester)
Kearsley station, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DUDistance: 6.14 milesDriving Time: 13.09 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL8 2EP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL8 2EP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL8 2EP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Daly |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL8 2EP Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bury 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 Bury District at the following link Bury District.How much is the Council Tax?
Bury 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 Bury 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 BL8 2EP Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bury 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 Archives - Bury CouncilHouse Sales in BL8 2EP
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £262,500 | £262,500 | £262,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £372,000 | £290,000 | £331,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BL8 2EP Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL8 2EP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Wood Street, BURY, BL8 1GU | 2.08 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ainsworth Hall Road, BOLTON, BL2 6QR | 2.18 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Iceland |
| Aldi, Breightmet Fold Lane, BOLTON, BL2 6PP | 2.85 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bury Industrial Estate, Bury Road, BOLTON, BL2 6AZ | 3.04 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 3.04 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL8 2EP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 2.08 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 2.98 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Bridgehall Lane |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 3.40 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.84 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 1.89 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB | 1.96 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB |
| McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA | 2.50 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA |
| McDonald's, Pilsworth Road, BURY, BL9 8RD | 3.09 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to McDonald's, Pilsworth Road, BURY, BL9 8RD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 2.24 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 3.03 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 3.49 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 4.01 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Bury New Road, Prestwich, MANCHESTER, M25 3AJ | 4.66 miles | Directions from BL8 2EP to KFC Prestwich - Bury New Road |