Postcode BL3 1AG (Bolton) Terminated July 1995

Map showing BL3 1AG and nearby postcodes

The postcode BL3 1AG is located in Bolton, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.BL3 1AG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BL3 1AG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.6 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 BL3 1AG as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.

The closest road name to BL3 1AG is Paramel Avenue which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lancaster Drive and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.21 km away at Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Farnworth Rail Station, 2.45 km away.

The closest primary school to BL3 1AG (for ages 11 and under) is Masefield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 3, 2019.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Adam's Takeaway and is 8.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on September 20, 2021.

Policing for BL3 1AG is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Bolton Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BL3 1AG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BL3 1AG, and the approximate distance away.

Paramel Avenue 30 m
Suffolk Close 50 m
Parnham Close 121 m
Holder Avenue 149 m
Chester Avenue 160 m
Lancaster Drive 181 m
Surrey Close 182 m
Norfolk Close 190 m
Haseley Close 195 m
Wilby Avenue 200 m
Hardwick Close 200 m
Cambridge Drive 202 m
Old Oak Close 202 m
Chiswick Drive 203 m
Kentsford Drive 216 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BL3 1AG

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 1995
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BL3 1AG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Masefield Primary School Good
(July 3, 2019)
531 m
Ladywood School 531 m
Blackshaw Primary School Good
(September 12, 2019)
795 m
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Good
(October 4, 2017)
934 m
Mytham Primary School Good
(July 18, 2017)
1.07 km
St Teresa's RC Primary School Good
(October 20, 2021)
1.08 km
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Good
(April 26, 2017)
1.22 km
Bowness Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
1.29 km
Little Lever School Requires improvement
(November 28, 2018)
1.29 km
Radcliffe Primary School Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
1.56 km
Leverhulme Community Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.83 km
Wesley Methodist Primary School 1.95 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Good
(March 15, 2018)
1.99 km
Cams Lane Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
2.17 km
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
2.27 km
Prestolee Primary School 2.29 km
Red Lane Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.3 km
Millwood Primary Special School Outstanding
(July 19, 2017)
2.41 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Good
(July 6, 2017)
2.43 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
2.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BL3 1AG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady & St. Pauls RC School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
8.03 km
Great Bear Distribution Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
8.12 km
The Beestro @ Great Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
8.12 km
Adam's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
September 20, 2021
8.14 km
Building Blocks Private Day Nursery (NW) Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 2, 2021
8.14 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 15, 2020
8.14 km
Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
8.3 km
Delice de France Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
8.46 km
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
8.55 km
Aramark @ Argos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 8, 2021
8.68 km
Heywood Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 9, 2021
8.68 km
Aisha News and Groceries Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 25, 2019
8.69 km
Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
September 8, 2021
8.69 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 25, 2022
8.69 km
Parade News Retailers - other Exempt
May 3, 2021
8.69 km
Raf 's Mini Mart Retailers - other Exempt
May 25, 2019
8.69 km
Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.69 km
Super Booze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
8.69 km
Superpound Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 31, 2019
8.69 km
Superpound (storage ) Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 31, 2019
8.69 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BL3 1AG - Data from Apr 2022

Lancaster Drive Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Lancaster Drive Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Wilby Avenue Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Holder Avenue Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Boundary Drive Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Farnworth - Market Street Taxi Rank 2.82 km
Metrolink Taxi Rank 3.21 km
Interchange Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3.94 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.21 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.22 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.22 km
Farnworth Rail Station Rail 2.45 km
Farnworth Rail Station Rail 2.48 km
Moses Gate Rail Station Rail 2.58 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.16 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.21 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.75 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BL3 1AG - Data from Dec 2021

Dingle Reservoir Inland Water 1.62 km
Farm Lodge Reservoir Inland Water 1.79 km
Bull Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
Oaken Bottom Valley 2.31 km
Starling Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Starling Pond Inland Water 2.37 km
Burnden Clough Valley 2.45 km
Raikes Clough Valley 2.46 km
George's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Withins Reservoir Inland Water 2.87 km
Ringley Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Lower Doe Hey Reservoir Inland Water 3.23 km
Higher Doe Hey Reservoir Inland Water 3.44 km
Doe Hey Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.56893900
Longitude -2.36839300
OS Easting 375700
OS Northing 0408100
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25097
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bolton South East
Electoral Ward Little Lever and Darcy Lever
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000001
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Little Lever BUASD
Workplace Zone E33004753
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bolton 024
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bolton 024G
Output Area / Small Area 6B1