Bolton · BL3

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Covering Bolton, Little Lever, including Farnworth North, Great Lever, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor. Find plumbers nearby.

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BL3 (Bolton) in a nutshell

BL3 covers Bolton, Little Lever, 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 BL3

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Two councils in one district

BL3 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

BL3 stretches across Farnworth North, Great Lever, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BL3', 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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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 BL3 cover?

BL3 (Bolton, Little Lever) includes the wards of Farnworth North, Great Lever, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Hulton, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Queens Park & Central, Radcliffe West, Rumworth, Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BL3?

Neighbouring districts include BL1 (Bolton), BL4 (Bolton), M38 (Little Hulton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BL3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BL3?

About 25,000 households and 63,944 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,387 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BL3 in?

BL3 sits in Bolton, Bury (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East, Bolton South and Walkden, Bolton West, Bury South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BL3 1
Areas covered
Bolton, Little Lever 2
Active postcodes
1,387 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,000 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
63,944 2
Electoral wards
Farnworth North, Great Lever, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Hulton, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Queens Park & Central, Radcliffe West, Rumworth … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bolton North East, Bolton South and Walkden, Bolton West, Bury South 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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