BL8 1YQ 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 (1YQ) 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 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case YQ.
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 1YQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BL8 1YQ postcode have the street address of Winchester Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BL8 1YQ postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BURY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BL8 1YQ is within the town of Bury.
The BL8 1YQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BL8 1YQ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in BL8 1YQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BL8 1YQ
The telephone area code for BL8 1YQ is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for BL8 1YQ
| Latitude | 53.6144393983 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.31447801926 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BL8 1YQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BL8 1YQ
| Average Mbps | 30.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 30.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 51.580 |
BL8 1YQ has an average download speed of 30.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
773 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (94,233) have slower broadband speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,089,635) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BL8 1YQ
| Average Mbps | 5.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.310 |
BL8 1YQ has an average upload speed of 5.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,143 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (89,811) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,091,687) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BL8 1YQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01617612026
Woodbank Primary School
Address: Woodbank Primary School, Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01617611253
Old Hall Primary School
Address: Old Hall Primary School, Springside View, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4LU
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01617612051
Elton Community Primary School
Address: Elton Community Primary School, Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01617052674
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Address: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01617644014
Hazlehurst Community Primary School
Address: Hazlehurst Community Primary School, Geoffrey Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9PQ
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01706822002
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Address: Holcombe Brook Primary School, Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9TA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01204882304
Greenmount Primary School
Address: Greenmount Primary School, Holhouse Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01204884031
England Secondary Schools
Woodhey High School
Address: Woodhey High School, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9QZ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BL8 1YQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HP
Distance: 0.31 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 BACK CHAPEL STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AH
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 112 WALMERSLEY ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 6DX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
EYE AND DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 110 AINSWORTH ROAD, BURY, BL8 2RS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: MOORGATE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 22 DERBY WAY, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0NJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 ST. MARYS PLACE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0DZ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BL8 1YQ
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 367 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1HS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7644249
FUTURECARE PHARMACY
Address: 14A WHITELEGGE STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1SW
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 974242
GARDNERS CHEMIST
Address: 6 VERNON ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 883220
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 12-14 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 882928
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 1 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884266
STRACHAN'S CHEMIST
Address: 166 WALMERSLEY ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 6LL
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7051829
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BL8 1YQ
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (BURY)
Address: 7 HOLCOMBE PRECINCT, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9SH
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
BURY V.E. LTD
Address: 19 CENTRAL STREET, BURY, BL9 0JN
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSCART (UNION STREET)
Address: 10 UNION STREET, BURY, BL9 0NY
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
ROSE & TARRANT OPTICIANS
Address: 14 CROMPTON STREET, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0AD
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BURY)
Address: UNIT 35, THE HAYMARKET, MILLGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0BX
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (UNION ARCADE - BURY)
Address: UNIT 7, UNION ARCADE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 0QF
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BL8 1YQ
WOODBANK SURGERY
Address: 2 HUNSTANTON DRIVE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 1EG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7051630
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE - GREENMOUNT
Address: 9 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, GREENMOUNT, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 4DR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 MARKET STREET, TOTTINGTON, BURY, BL8 4AD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 885106
GARDEN CITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1A GARDEN CITY, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL0 9TN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 884710
WALMERSLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 110 WALMERSLEY ROAD, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL9 6DX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7646100
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE - MINDEN
Address: 22 DERBY WAY, BURY, BL9 0NJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near BL8 1YQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BL8 1YQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BL8 1YQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bury North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Daly |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BL8 1YQ 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 1YQ 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 CouncilPostcodes near the BL8 1YQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BL8 1YQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Wood Street, BURY, BL8 1GU | 2.11 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 2.28 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Tesco |
| Aldi, Bell Lane, BURY, BL9 6DF | 2.92 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Rochdale Road, BURY, BL9 7AY | 3.06 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Iceland |
| Asda, Spring Street, BURY, BL9 0RN | 3.19 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BL8 1YQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 1.64 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 2.37 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.65 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.65 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 1.42 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB | 1.61 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to McDonald's, The Rock, BURY, BL9 0PB |
| McDonald's, Pilsworth Road, BURY, BL9 8RD | 3.23 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to McDonald's, Pilsworth Road, BURY, BL9 8RD |
| McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA | 3.98 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to McDonald's, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe, MANCHESTER, M26 3DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 1.66 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 3.12 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 4.93 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |
| KFC, Bury New Road, Prestwich, MANCHESTER, M25 3AJ | 5.68 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to KFC Prestwich - Bury New Road |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 5.70 miles | Directions from BL8 1YQ to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |