Bolton · BL2

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Covering Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor, including Bromley Cross, Great Lever, Halliwell. Find plumbers nearby.

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BL2 (Bolton) in a nutshell

BL2 covers Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor, in Bolton and Bury. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BL2

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Two councils in one district

BL2 is split between Bolton and Bury. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BL2 stretches across Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BL2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Bolton has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bolton: 36.9% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Bolton page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BL2 cover?

BL2 (Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor) includes the wards of Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Great Lever, Halliwell, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Queens Park & Central, Radcliffe North & Ainsworth, Tonge with the Haulgh (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BL2?

Neighbouring districts include BL1 (Bolton), BL4 (Bolton), BL3 (Bolton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BL2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BL2?

About 20,113 households and 46,068 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,152 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BL2 in?

BL2 sits in Bolton, Bury (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East, Bolton South and Walkden, Bury North.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BL2 1
Areas covered
Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor 2
Active postcodes
1,152 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
20,113 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
46,068 2
Electoral wards
Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Great Lever, Halliwell, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Queens Park & Central, Radcliffe North & Ainsworth … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bolton North East, Bolton South and Walkden, Bury North 4
Local authority
Bolton, Bury 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Bolton built-up area)
1.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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