BL8 3QW 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 (3QW) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QW.
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 3QW 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 3QW postcode have the street address of Watling Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL8 3QW postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BURY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL8 3QW is within the village of Affetside.
The BL8 3QW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL8 3QW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL8 3QW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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BL8 3QW: Points of Interest
The Pack Horse
The Pack Horse is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Pack Horse, 52 Watling Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QW.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL8 3QW
The telephone area code for BL8 3QW is 01204 Bolton.
Map Coordinates for BL8 3QW
| Latitude | 53.619261993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.37226333591 |
Weather Forecast for BL8 3QW
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL8 3QW Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL8 3QW
| Average Mbps | 8.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.810 |
BL8 3QW has an average download speed of 8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
164 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (10,194) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,174,283) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL8 3QW
| Average Mbps | 2.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BL8 3QW has an average upload speed of 2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
873 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (33,741) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,027) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL8 3QW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01204883415
Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School, Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Address: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4JL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01204886167
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL8 3QW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 BACK CHAPEL STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
DENUVO DENTAL
Address: 143 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENUVODENTAL.CO.UK
BROMLEY CROSS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 227 DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9BS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 513 TONGE MOOR ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3BG
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HP
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 757 BLACKBURN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 7JJ
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL8 3QW
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 12-14 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 882928
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 10 THE HILLOCK, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3HP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 302694
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 1 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DS
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884266
HARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, HOUGH FOLD WAY, HARWOOD, BOLTON, BL2 3HQ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 304433
GARDNERS CHEMIST
Address: 6 VERNON ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DD
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 883220
GELOO BROTHERS LTD
Address: 365 BOLTON ROAD, TURTON, EDGEWORTH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 0AZ
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 852011
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL8 3QW
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, BOLTON, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (BURY)
Address: 7 HOLCOMBE PRECINCT, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9SH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY CROSS OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 494 DARWEN ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9DX
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
THE EYEWORKS (BOLTON)
Address: 53 THICKETFORD ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 2LS
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 834 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL8 3QW
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 885106
HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HOUGH FOLD WAY, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 3HQ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 300033
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE - GREENMOUNT
Address: 9 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DR
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
GARDEN CITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1A GARDEN CITY, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9TN
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884710
UMEBUANI VC
Address: EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, 354 BOLTON ROAD, EDGWORTH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 0DU
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 852226
EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EGERTON & DUNSCAR HEALTH CENTRE, DARWEN ROAD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 9RG
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 462233
Transport Links near BL8 3QW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL8 3QW
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 3.39 milesDriving Time: 6.99 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 3.53 milesDriving Time: 7.49 minutes - Entwistle
Entwistle station, off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NGDistance: 5.19 milesDriving Time: 11.15 minutes - Bolton
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEDistance: 5.22 milesDriving Time: 10.97 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 7.02 milesDriving Time: 13.77 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL8 3QW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL8 3QW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL8 3QW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Daly |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL8 3QW 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 3QW 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 3QW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £157,500 | £135,000 | £174,500 | 7 |
| 2015 | £437,499 | £437,499 | £437,499 | 1 |
| 2017 | £182,500 | £180,000 | £187,500 | 3 |
| 2019 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £167,500 | £188,000 | £191,833 | 3 |
| 2023 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BL8 3QW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL8 3QW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Gate Fold, BOLTON, BL2 3HN | 2.30 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Breightmet Fold Lane, BOLTON, BL2 6PP | 4.14 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bury Industrial Estate, Bury Road, BOLTON, BL2 6AZ | 4.31 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Crompton Way, BOLTON, BL1 8TH | 4.36 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Lidl |
| Iceland, Ainsworth Hall Road, BOLTON, BL2 6QR | 4.45 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL8 3QW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 3.70 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 3.75 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 4.58 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Bridgehall Lane |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.74 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 3.02 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT |
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 3.45 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB | 3.61 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 3.62 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 3.02 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 3.79 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 4.10 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 5.00 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 6.60 miles | Directions from BL8 3QW to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |