Map of the BL6 Postcode District
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Where is the BL6 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to BL6
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington | 2.50 | WNW |
| Westhoughton | 3.83 | SSE |
| Bolton | 4.87 | ESE |
| Hindley | 5.07 | SSW |
| Chorley | 5.16 | NW |
| Standish | 5.18 | WSW |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 5.36 | SSW |
| Wigan | 5.40 | SW |
| Atherton | 5.82 | SSE |
| Tyldesley | 6.88 | SSE |
| Farnworth | 7.01 | ESE |
| Darwen | 7.05 | NNE |
| Leigh | 7.38 | S |
| Little Lever | 7.66 | ESE |
| Walkden | 8.04 | SE |
| Kearsley | 8.14 | ESE |
| Leyland | 8.69 | NW |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 8.88 | SSW |
| Golborne | 9.14 | SSW |
The post town for this district is BOLTON.
Postcode Information for District BL6 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1056)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich | BOLTON | BL6 6 | 287 |
| Lostock | BOLTON | BL6 4 | 250 |
| Horwich | BOLTON | BL6 7 | 214 |
| Blackrod | BOLTON | BL6 5 | 176 |
| Horwich | BOLTON | BL6 5 | 114 |
| Rivington | BOLTON | BL6 7 | 13 |
| BOLTON | BOLTON | BL6 4 | 2 |
Retail and Shopping in BL6
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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CHORLEY NEW ROAD
BOLTON
HORWICH
86
BL6 5NY
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LEE LANE
BOLTON
HORWICH
73
BL6 7AE
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MIDDLEBROOK
BOLTON
HORWICH
72
BL6 6JA
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WINTER HEY LANE
BOLTON
HORWICH
58
BL6 7NT
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MANSELL WAY
BOLTON
HORWICH
9
BL6 6JS
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NEW STREET
BOLTON
BLACKROD
8
BL6 5AW
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CHURCH STREET
BOLTON
HORWICH
7
BL6 6AD
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BLACKHORSE STREET
BOLTON
BLACKROD
6
BL6 5EW
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHORLEY NEW ROAD | BOLTON | HORWICH | 86 | BL6 5NY | View on Google Maps |
| LEE LANE | BOLTON | HORWICH | 73 | BL6 7AE | View on Google Maps |
| MIDDLEBROOK | BOLTON | HORWICH | 72 | BL6 6JA | View on Google Maps |
| WINTER HEY LANE | BOLTON | HORWICH | 58 | BL6 7NT | View on Google Maps |
| MANSELL WAY | BOLTON | HORWICH | 9 | BL6 6JS | View on Google Maps |
| NEW STREET | BOLTON | BLACKROD | 8 | BL6 5AW | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH STREET | BOLTON | HORWICH | 7 | BL6 6AD | View on Google Maps |
| BLACKHORSE STREET | BOLTON | BLACKROD | 6 | BL6 5EW | View on Google Maps |
In the BL6 postcode district, the primary settlement is Horwich in the Greater Manchester County. Other significant settlements include Blackrod and Lostock, also located in Greater Manchester. There are additional settlements in Lancashire, including Rivington. The main post town in this district is Bolton, in Greater Manchester.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bolton District (B) (981 postal codes), and finally, the Chorley District (B) area (20 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the BL6 postal code is Horwich followed by Lostock, and Blackrod.
The BL6 Postcode shares a border with PR6 (CHORLEY, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods), PR7 (CHORLEY, Euxton, Buckshaw Village), WN2 (Hindley, Hindley Green, Aspull), BL3 (BOLTON, Little Lever) and BL1 (BOLTON).
Dentists in the BL6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horwich Dental Practice | 19-21 WINTER HEY LANE , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 7AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Victoria Road (dental Surgery) | 37 VICTORIA ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 5ND | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the BL6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamran Khan | , CHURCH STREET , BLACKROD , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 5EQ | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Kildonan House | , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 5NW | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Pike View Medical Centre | , VICTORIA ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 5PY | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Bolton Community Practice Cic - The Market Surgery | , VICTORIA ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 5PY | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 5 | Kildonan House - Covid Local Vaccination Service | , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 5NW | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 6 | The Horwich Health & Wellbeing Hub - Covid Local Vaccination Service | , VICTORIA ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 5PY | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the BL6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollowood Chemists | 28 BLACKHORSE STREET , BLACKROD , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 5EW | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Hootons Pharmacy | 119 LEE LANE , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 7AR | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Cohens Direct | COHENS GROUP , LYNSTOCK HOUSE, LYNSTOCK WAY , LOSTOCK , BOLTON , BL6 4SA | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Asda Pharmacy | ASDA S/STORE,THE LINKWAY , MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JA | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Boots | THE LINKWAY , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JA | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Kildonan Pharmacy | KILDONAN HOUSE , RAMSBOTTOM ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 5NW | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | MANSELL WAY , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JS | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | Speaks Pharmacy | 79 CHURCH STREET , BLACKROD , BOLTON , BL6 5EE | PHARMACY | |
| 9 | Heatons Pharmacy | HORWICH HEALTH & WELLBEING HUB , VICTORIA ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 5PY | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the BL6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HORWICH EXTRA | MANSELL WAY , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JS | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON) | UNIT 2 , MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | ASDA OPTICIANS - HORWICH | ASDA STORES LTD , 43-53 THE LINKWAY , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON) | 35 THE LINKWAY , MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK , HORWICH , BOLTON , LANCASHIRE , BL6 6JA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | JUSTIN KELLETT OPTICIANS (HORWICH) | 70 WINTER HEY LANE , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 7NZ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | EYECARE FOR YOU | 63 LONGWORTH ROAD , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 7BL | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | RK EYECARE | 1ST FLOOR , BOLTON ARENA , HORWICH , BOLTON , BL6 6LB | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Lostock Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Glengarth Drive , Lostock , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 4PS
Headteacher: Mrs Vicki Guest (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Vicarage Road West , Blackrod , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 5DE
Headteacher: Mr James Royal (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Greenstone Avenue , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 5SJ
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Graham (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Greenstone Avenue , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 5SJ
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Graham (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Blackrod Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Manchester Road , Blackrod , Manchester Road,, Blackrod , BOLTON
Postcode: BL6 5SY
Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Mead (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Street , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6AA
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Mills (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lever Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Stocks Park Drive , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6DE
Headteacher: Mr Paul Hodgkinson ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Lever Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Stocks Park Drive , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6DE
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Taylor ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Mary's RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Victoria Road , Horwich , St Mary's Rc Primary School , Horwich, Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6EP
Headteacher: Mrs Dominique Hayes (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Chorley New Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Chorley New Road , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6EW
Headteacher: Miss Linda Burrows (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Chorley New Road , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6EW
Headteacher: Miss Linda Burrows (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's RC High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Sefton Lane , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6HW
Headteacher: Mr A McCabe (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Claypool Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Salisbury Road , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 6LN
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Hulme (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Beacon Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Lord Street , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7AL
Headteacher: Miss Debra Meekings (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Beacon Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Peter Martin Street , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7AL
Headteacher: Ms Debra Meekings ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Rivington Lane , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7RU
Headteacher: Mr Paul Roach (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Rivington Lane , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7RU
Headteacher: Mr Paul Roach (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Cumberland School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Rivington Lane , Rivington , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7RX
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Newiss (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Rivington Foundation Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Horrobin Lane , Rivington , Horwich , Bolton
Postcode: BL6 7SE
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Elaine Annette (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Lostock
CRS Code: LOT
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Horwich Parkway
CRS Code: HWI
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Blackrod
CRS Code: BLK
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M61 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.59
Average Driving Distance: 2.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1008
M61 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.51
Average Driving Distance: 4.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1008
M61 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.10
Average Driving Distance: 6.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 898
M61 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.36
Average Driving Distance: 7.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 203
M61 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.93
Average Driving Distance: 7.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 336
M61 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.97
Average Driving Distance: 8.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 710
M65 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.68
Average Driving Distance: 9.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
M6 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.41
Average Driving Distance: 8.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 741
M6 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.43
Average Driving Distance: 10.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M6 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.49
Average Driving Distance: 9.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 108
M65 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.29
Average Driving Distance: 7.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Weather Forecast for Horwich
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 46.00% | W 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 49.00% | W 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 68.00% | W 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BL6 4 | Bolton West Delivery Office |
| BL6 5 | Bolton West Delivery Office |
| BL6 6 | Bolton West Delivery Office |
| BL6 7 | Bolton West Delivery Office |
| B | L | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| B | L | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions.
| Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Rivington |
|---|
| 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 |
Street List for the BL6 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | |
| 1 | £607 | £607 | £607 |
| 2 | £700 | £995 | £832 |
| 3 | £695 | £1,150 | £926 |
| 4 | £975 | £2,600 | £1,606 |
| 5 | £4,500 | £4,500 | £4,500 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 | |
| 2 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 3 | £650,000 | £895,000 | £761,249 |
| 4 | £700,000 | £1,250,000 | £913,333 |
| 5 | £850,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,080,000 |
| 6 | £650,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,237,990 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Horwich | Regency Estates | 29 Lee Lane Horwich BL6 7AY | 01204 958026 |
 | Horwich | Redman Casey | 69 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7NT | 01204 329990 |
 | Bolton | Miller Metcalfe | 2 - 10 Bradshawgate Bolton BL1 1DG | 01204 958258 |
 | Bolton | Lancasters Estate Agents | 104 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, BL6 7PJ | 01204 326705 |
 | Bolton | PLM | 19 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HU | 01204 383700 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £315,142 | 148 | £296,770 | 148 | £309,785 | 173 | £301,130 | 163 |
| Semi-Detached | £175,480 | 180 | £163,542 | 174 | £154,235 | 152 | £151,014 | 153 |
| Terraced | £120,831 | 228 | £121,357 | 264 | £119,281 | 286 | £120,957 | 225 |
| Flats | £103,493 | 41 | £97,516 | 32 | £106,013 | 32 | £105,894 | 50 |