The Folds in the village of Blackrod
About The Folds
The Folds is a shorter section of road situated in the village of Blackrod.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Bolton District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 3404124 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of BL6 5DP and BL6 5EP.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 178.42 miles North West from central London., 16.12 miles North West from Manchester, 21.07 miles North East from Liverpool and 30.68 miles North East from Chester.
THE FOLDS is within the Post Town of BOLTON
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Map of The Folds
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000992 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Folds |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Folds
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.17 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Chorley South Address: Bolton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.42 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.95 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.98 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Charnock Richard M6 Address: Motorway Services Area/Mill La J27-28 M6 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.08 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Lancasters Estate Agents | 104 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, BL6 7PJ | Visit Website |
| Westpine Property Lettings & Management | 87 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7PA | Visit Website |
| Redman Casey | 69 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7NT | Visit Website |
| Miller Metcalfe | 15/17 Winter Hey Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7AD | Visit Website |
| Nationwide Estate Agents | 8 Market Place Adlington Chorley PR7 4EZ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Folds | |
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| Latitude | 53.594501 |
| Longitude | -2.583957 |
| OS Easting (X): | 361354 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 411065 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD614111 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Folds
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Whitehall Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 14 November 2024 at 04:00 (18.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.1°C (100.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00024202 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 48.07 |
| Area Population | 1186.00 |
| Male Population | 600.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 586.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01004778 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bolton 009A |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000992 |
| MSOA Name: | Bolton 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Horwich |
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| Chorley New Road, Horwich, Manchester, BL6 5QH |
| 01204669704 |
| Distance: 1.42 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Horwich |
| Sainsburys Horwich Local |
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| 72-76 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, England, BL6 7AE |
| 1204696630 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Horwich Local |
| Tesco Chorley Rd Express |
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| 176 Chorley Rd, Adlington, PR6 9LQ |
| 0345 610 6351 |
| Distance: 1.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chorley Rd Express |
| Asda Horwich |
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| 43-53 The Linkway Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, BL6 6JA |
| 01204 699337 |
| Distance: 2.15 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Horwich |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 9.7 | 5.2 | 20 | Y | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bolton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, Lancashire &BL1 1RU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01204 333 333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bolton West |
| The Member of Parliament is Phil Brickell |
| Details for the MP Phil Brickell on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Phil Brickell on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Phil Brickell won with a majority of 4,945 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,933 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Horwich and Blackrod Ward |
| Parish: Blackrod Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Blackrod Primary School
Address: Blackrod Primary School, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL6 5SY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01204333488
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Address: Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5DE
Distance: 0.19 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: 1.42 miles
Contact:
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01204332636
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ
Distance: 1.27 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: 1.50 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: 1.66 miles
Contact:
Anderton Primary School
Address: Anderton Primary School, Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01257480551
Adlington Primary School
Address: Adlington Primary School, Park Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01257480557
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
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| Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
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| Address: Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4LA, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01204 404404 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
| Wrightington Hospital |
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| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ADLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 MARKET STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 4HE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
HORWICH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 WINTER HEY LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AD
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 SCOT LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1YX
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 VICTORIA ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5ND
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 173 CHORLEY ROAD, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, PR6 9LP
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KAMRAN KHAN
Address: BLACKROD HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5EQ
Distance: 0.06 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: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
GRANVILLE HOUSE MED CTRE
Address: GRANVILLE STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9PY
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 481917
DR MALHOTRA & PARTNERS
Address: PIKE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AS
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 322888
KILDONAN HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
KILDONAN HOUSE
Address: RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 468161
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SPEAKS PHARMACY
Address: 79 CHURCH STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, BL6 5EE
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 269310
HOLLOWOOD CHEMISTS
Address: 28 BLACKHORSE STREET, BLACKROD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5EW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 468143
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 15 MARKET STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 4HE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 482868
HOOTONS PHARMACY
Address: 119 LEE LANE, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7AR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697390
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 228 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 697221
KILDONAN PHARMACY
Address: KILDONAN HOUSE, RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 5NW
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 460011
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Blackrod Station is 0.63 miles away.
Address: Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH
Blackrod is situated on the Manchester to Preston line and is managed by Northern.
Blackrod Station is an unstaffed station.
Adlington (Lancashire) Station is 1.50 miles away.
Address: Adlington station, Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS
Adlington (Lancashire) is situated on the Manchester to Preston line and is managed by Northern.
Adlington (Lancashire) Station is staffed on a part time basis.