The postcode BL6 4GU is located in Bolton, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in October 2020 and is an active postcode. BL6 4GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BL6 4GU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 BL6 4GU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to BL6 4GU is A579 which is centered 5.19 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Wingates Lane and is 863 m away. The closest railway station is Westhoughton Rail Station, 1.35 km away.
The closest primary school to BL6 4GU (for ages 11 and under) is The Gates Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 27, 2018.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Oh So British Shed and is 12.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 8, 2019.
Policing for BL6 4GU 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 BL6 4GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BL6 4GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BL6 4GU
| Introduction | October 2020 |
| 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 BL6 4GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gates Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2012) | 1.71 km |
| Lostock Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| Claypool Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.11 km |
| Westhoughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.12 km |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.18 km |
| St Joseph's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 2.2 km |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 20, 2021) | 2.49 km |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.53 km |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 2.53 km |
| Washacre Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.65 km |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.73 km | |
| Rumworth School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 10, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 18, 2018) | 2.87 km |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.91 km |
| Ladybridge High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 2.94 km |
| Clevelands Prep School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.02 km | |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 3.15 km |
| Eatock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2016) | 3.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BL6 4GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Park Racecourse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 1, 2021 | 12.04 km | |
| Oh So British Shed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2019 | 12.04 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2018 | 12.64 km | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2022 | 12.65 km | |
| Pickles Deli & Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 13.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BL6 4GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Wingates Lane | 863 m | |
| Wingates Lane | 871 m | |
| Church Lane | 885 m | |
| Church Lane | 901 m | |
| Wingates | 920 m | |
| Westhoughton Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Westhoughton Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Lostock Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.33 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.39 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 27.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BL6 4GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Closes Gate Plantation | 928 m | |
| Stonepit Field Plantation | 1.06 km | |
| Rumworth Lodge Reservoir | 2.01 km | |
| High Rid Plantation | 2.08 km | |
| Hollinhurst Plantation | 2.18 km | |
| Holden Woods | 2.2 km | |
| Old Hall Clough | Valley | 2.36 km |
| High Rid Reservoir | 2.42 km | |
| Ravens Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Markland Plantation | 2.82 km | |
| Stone Holes Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Moor Platt Clough | Valley | 2.92 km |
| Dover Bank Plantation | 2.93 km | |
| Hawthorn Plantation | 2.94 km | |
| Nellie's Clough | Valley | 3 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.56762600 |
| Longitude | -2.51858900 |
| OS Easting | 365752 |
| OS Northing | 0408014 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bolton West |
| Electoral Ward | Heaton and Lostock |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33004696 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bolton 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bolton 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |