BL6 5AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5AJ) 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 BL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BL6 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
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 BL6 5AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL6 5AJ postcode have the street address of Boardman Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL6 5AJ postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
BL6 5AJ is within the village of Blackrod.
The BL6 5AJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL6 5AJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in BL6 5AJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5932274993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.58087823032 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Horwich
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 114.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 49.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BL6 5AJ has an average download speed of 114.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
643 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
76% of postcodes (902,801) have slower broadband speeds.
24% of postcodes (281,197) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BL6 5AJ has an average upload speed of 13 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,716 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
45% of postcodes (535,563) have slower upload speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,362) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Blackrod Primary School
Address: Blackrod Primary School, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL6 5SY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01204333488
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Address: Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5DE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01204333520
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Address: St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School, Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1PA
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01204332636
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton, Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9LZ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01257480598
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Address: Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9QZ
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact:
Anderton Primary School
Address: Anderton Primary School, Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01257480551
Adlington Primary School
Address: Adlington Primary School, Park Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01257480557
Nearest Dentists
HORWICH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 VICTORIA ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5ND
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
ADLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 MARKET STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 4HE
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 SCOT LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1YX
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 173 CHORLEY ROAD, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, PR6 9LP
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SPEAKS PHARMACY
Address: 79 CHURCH STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, BL6 5EE
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 269310
HOLLOWOOD CHEMISTS
Address: 28 BLACKHORSE STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5EW
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 468143
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 228 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697221
HOOTONS PHARMACY
Address: 119 LEE LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697390
KILDONAN PHARMACY
Address: KILDONAN HOUSE, RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 460011
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 15 MARKET STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 4HE
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 482868
Nearest Opticians
JUSTIN KELLETT OPTICIANS (HORWICH)
Address: 70 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7NZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE FOR YOU
Address: 63 LONGWORTH ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7BL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - RAILWAY ROAD
Address: RAINBOW HOUSE, RAILWAY ROAD, CHORLEY, PR6 9RB
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HORWICH, BOLTON)
Address: UNIT 2, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
4652 HORWICH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 43-53 THE LINKWAY, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PK, BOLTON)
Address: 35 THE LINKWAY, MIDDLEBROOK RETAIL PARK, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 6JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KAMRAN KHAN
Address: BLACKROD HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5EQ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697229
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE CIC - THE MARKET SURGERY
Address: MARKET SURGERY, 103 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5QF
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
KILDONAN HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
KILDONAN HOUSE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 468161
DR MALHOTRA & PARTNERS
Address: PIKE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AS
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 322888
ASPULL SURGERY
Address: HAIGH ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1XH
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 831263
Transport Links
Train Stations
Blackrod
Address: Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH
Postcode: BL6 5JH
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.48 miles
Horwich Parkway
Address: Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
Postcode: BL6 6LB
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.99 miles
Adlington (Lancashire)
Address: Adlington station, Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS
Postcode: PR6 9RS
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.64 miles
Westhoughton
Address: Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Postcode: BL5 3LE
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.48 miles
Lostock
Address: Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP
Postcode: BL6 4JP
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.84 miles
Hindley
Address: Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
Postcode: WN2 2QJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.53 miles
Bolton
Address: Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Postcode: BL2 1BE
Line: Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.49 miles
Atherton
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Postcode: M46 9RH
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.12 miles
Hag Fold
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Postcode: M46 9WX
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.41 miles
Daisy Hill
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Postcode: BL5 2JQ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.57 miles
Chorley
Address: Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS
Postcode: PR7 1BS
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.51 miles
Ince (Manchester)
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Postcode: WN2 2DA
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.95 miles
Wigan Wallgate
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Postcode: WN1 1BB
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.97 miles
Wigan North Western
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Postcode: WN1 1BJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.05 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Phil Brickell |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bolton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Join the library – Bolton CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £118,000 | £190,000 | £154,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £125,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QP | 1.95 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Mason Street, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5QH | 2.10 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.20 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG | 5.66 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF | 5.74 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 0.60 miles | Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 0.60 miles | Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.54 miles | Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 5.24 miles | Directions to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 3.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 3.68 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 3.93 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 1.99 miles | Directions to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.60 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.52 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 5.23 miles | Directions to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 5.84 miles | Directions to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |