BL8 4JA 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 (4JA) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JA.
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 4JA 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 4JA postcode have the street address of Bolton Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL8 4JA postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BURY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL8 4JA is within the town of Ramsbottom.
The BL8 4JA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL8 4JA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL8 4JA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL8 4JA
The telephone area code for BL8 4JA is 01204 Bolton.
Map Coordinates for BL8 4JA
| Latitude | 53.6311986127 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.34832459802 |
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Weather Forecast for BL8 4JA
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
Sun 21st 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) | 4.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 44.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 42.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 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 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL8 4JA Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL8 4JA
| Average Mbps | 28.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 31.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 42.980 |
BL8 4JA has an average download speed of 28.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
621 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (79,174) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,104,846) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL8 4JA
| Average Mbps | 4.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.040 |
BL8 4JA has an average upload speed of 4.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,152 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (64,611) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,117,878) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BL8 4JA Postcode
Primary Schools
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Address: Hollymount Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS
Headteacher: Mrs Eleanor England
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-01-27)
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01204882770
Greenmount Primary School
Address: Holhouse Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HD
Headteacher: Mr David Griffith
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-16)
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01204884031
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Address: Bolton Road, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4JL
Headteacher: Mrs Geraldine Skinner
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2015-02-25)
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01204886167
Secondary Schools
Woodhey High School
Address: Bolton Road West, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9QZ
Headteacher: Mr Dean Watson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-10-19)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01706825215
Woodhey High School
Address: Bolton Road West, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9QZ
Headteacher: Mr Brian Roadnight
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2017-11-22)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Tottington High School
Address: Laurel Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY
Headteacher: Mr B Duffy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2015-11-03)
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Bury College
Address: Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG
Headteacher: Mr Charlie Deane
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-31)
Distance: 4.57 miles
Contact: 01612808280
Holy Cross College
Address: 169 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9BB
Headteacher: Ms Carina Vitti
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-12-12)
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: 01617624500
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: 7.18 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL8 4JA
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 BACK CHAPEL STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AH
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 64 BOLTON STREET, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9HX
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 BRIDGE STREET, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9AG
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
MARKET PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6-8 MARKET PLACE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9HT
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HP
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
DENUVO DENTAL
Address: 143 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENUVODENTAL.CO.UK
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL8 4JA
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 1 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884266
GARDNERS CHEMIST
Address: 6 VERNON ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 883220
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 12-14 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 882928
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 7 MARKET PLACE, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9AJ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 822206
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 367 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HS
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7644249
GELOO BROTHERS LTD
Address: 365 BOLTON ROAD, TURTON, EDGEWORTH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 0AZ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 852011
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL8 4JA
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (BURY)
Address: 7 HOLCOMBE PRECINCT, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9SH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (RAMSBOTTOM)
Address: 35 BRIDGE STREET, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9AD
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
THE SPECTACLE STUDIO LTD - RAMSBOTTOM
Address: 45 BRIDGE STREET, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9AD
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, HARWOOD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD EYECARE
Address: 117 LEA GATE, BOLTON, BL2 4BQ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
ROSE & TARRANT OPTICIANS
Address: 14 CROMPTON STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0AD
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL8 4JA
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE - GREENMOUNT
Address: 9 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
GARDEN CITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1A GARDEN CITY, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9TN
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884710
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 885106
RAMSBOTTOM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CARR STREET, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9DD
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 824413
UMEBUANI VC
Address: EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, 354 BOLTON ROAD, EDGWORTH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL7 0DU
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 852226
WOODBANK SURGERY
Address: 2 HUNSTANTON DRIVE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1EG
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7051630
Transport Links near BL8 4JA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BL8 4JA
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UFDistance: 4.29 milesDriving Time: 7.91 minutes - Bromley Cross (Lancs)
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AGDistance: 4.43 milesDriving Time: 8.41 minutes - Entwistle
Entwistle station, off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NGDistance: 5.74 milesDriving Time: 11.85 minutes - Bolton
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEDistance: 6.13 milesDriving Time: 11.89 minutes - Moses Gate
Moses Gate station, Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LTDistance: 7.92 milesDriving Time: 14.68 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BL8 4JA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL8 4JA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL8 4JA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Daly |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL8 4JA 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 4JA 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 4JA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £148,300 | £148,300 | £148,300 | 1 |
| 2011 | £390,000 | £153,500 | £271,750 | 2 |
| 2012 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £286,000 | £385,000 | £253,126 | 4 |
| 2015 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £169,995 | £110,000 | £139,998 | 2 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £135,000 | £187,700 | £161,350 | 2 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £216,000 | £216,000 | £216,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £367,500 | £186,000 | £276,750 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL8 4JA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, King Street, Ramsbottom, BURY, BL0 9AS | 2.75 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Tesco |
| Morrisons, King Street, Ramsbottom, BURY, BL0 9AS | 2.75 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, BURY, BL0 9AL | 2.77 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Gate Fold, BOLTON, BL2 3HN | 4.36 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Wood Street, BURY, BL8 1GU | 4.65 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL8 4JA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 3.41 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 4.18 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Bridgehall Lane |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.98 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.45 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 3.17 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB | 3.36 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB |
| McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.30 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to McDonald's, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT |
| McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ | 4.89 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to McDonald's, Knowsley Street, BOLTON, BL1 2AQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 3.45 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.30 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 4.87 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 5.36 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, Bury New Road, Prestwich, MANCHESTER, M25 3AJ | 7.18 miles | Directions from BL8 4JA to KFC Prestwich - Bury New Road |