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This section of the site is all about the BL Postcode area, also known as the Bolton Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as BL0.
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Map of the BL Bolton Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the BL Postcode
| Width from East to West | 15.74 mi |
| Height from North to South | 11.80 mi |
| Area of BL | 114.67 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 15.85 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 68.99 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 12 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 53 |
| Number of Post Towns | 2 |
| Number of Postcodes | 10,305 |
The BL postcode area represents a group of 10 postal districts in the Bolton area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters b and l in BoLton. The area has a population of 380,259 and covers an area of 296,984 hectares. Fun fact: 0.59% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater Manchester (96.51%), Lancashire (3.49%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the BL Postcode Area?
The Bolton BL Postcode is in the North West of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: PR - Preston, WN - Wigan, OL - Oldham, BB - Blackburn and M - Manchester, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is BL7 and the most urban is BL3.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL7 | 63,398,405 | 836,930 | 1.32% |
| BL0 | 21,322,454 | 857,838 | 4.02% |
| BL6 | 44,481,487 | 1,853,587 | 4.17% |
| BL8 | 31,211,973 | 1,644,254 | 5.27% |
| BL5 | 26,414,511 | 1,633,742 | 6.19% |
| BL9 | 35,533,824 | 2,592,106 | 7.29% |
| BL2 | 21,096,320 | 2,012,514 | 9.54% |
| BL1 | 25,593,903 | 2,667,187 | 10.42% |
| BL4 | 11,381,141 | 1,364,839 | 11.99% |
| BL3 | 16,551,198 | 2,457,377 | 14.85% |
| Total | 296,985,216 (m²) | 17,920,374 (m²) | 6.03% |
A map showing the boundary of BL in relation to other areas
There are 14 towns within the Bolton postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 296,984² |
| Miles | 1,147² |
| Feet | 31,967,060,776² |
| Kilometres | 2,970² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Belmont Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bolton North Delivery Office
- Bolton West Delivery Office
- Bury Delivery Office
- Farnworth Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 7 visitor attractions within the Bolton postcode area
| Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Rivington |
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| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
| View Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Rivington on Google Maps |
| Horwich Heritage Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
| View Horwich Heritage Centre on Google Maps |
| Smithills Hall |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Smithills Hall on Google Maps |
| Bolton Steam Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Bolton Steam Museum on Google Maps |
| Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive on Google Maps |
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Hall i' th' Wood Museum on Google Maps |
| Bury Art Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Bury Art Museum on Google Maps |
Councils within the BL Area
