The postcode BL2 2DF is located in Bolton, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in April 1986 and is an active postcode. BL2 2DF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BL2 2DF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BL2 2DF as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to BL2 2DF is Turner Street which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Turner St and is 30 m away. The closest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, 1.34 km away.
The closest primary school to BL2 2DF (for ages 11 and under) is Tonge Moor Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eden Boys' School Bolton. The last OFSTED inspection on May 24, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
Policing for BL2 2DF is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Bolton Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BL2 2DF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BL2 2DF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BL2 2DF
| Introduction | April 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BL2 2DF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 531 m | |
| Moorgate Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 20, 2016) | 568 m |
| The Olive School, Bolton | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 11, 2019) | 708 m |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 995 m |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (November 26, 2008) | 999 m |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.02 km |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.53 km |
| Bolton Sixth Form College | College | 16-19 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| St Columba's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2013) | 1.71 km |
| Bolton College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 10, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.79 km |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.83 km |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.89 km |
| Al-Huda Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| Canon Slade CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BL2 2DF - Data from Apr 2022
| Turner St | 30 m | |
| Turner St | 83 m | |
| Waterloo St | 188 m | |
| Scowcroft Street | 205 m | |
| Turton St | 239 m | |
| St George's Street | 671 m | |
| Bolton - Manor Street | 752 m | |
| Bridge Street | 785 m | |
| Bolton Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.9 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.96 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 26.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BL2 2DF - Data from Dec 2021
| Meeting of the Waters | 1.25 km | |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Mason Clough | Valley | 1.9 km |
| Castle Croft | 1.92 km | |
| Doctor's Clough | Valley | 1.97 km |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 2.1 km |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Bradford Reservoir | 2.35 km | |
| Raveden Plantation | 3 km | |
| Bull Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.19 km | |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.2 km | |
| Doe Hey Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 3.3 km |
| Raveden Clough | Valley | 3.31 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.58528700 |
| Longitude | -2.41824800 |
| OS Easting | 372409 |
| OS Northing | 0409937 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bolton North East |
| Electoral Ward | Crompton |
| Local Authority District | Bolton |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000001 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bolton Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bolton CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bolton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bolton 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bolton 016F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |