Bolton · BL6

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Covering Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington, including Adlington & Anderton, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Horwich North. Find plumbers nearby.

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BL6 (Bolton) in a nutshell

BL6 covers Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington, in Bolton and Chorley. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BL6

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Two councils in one district

BL6 is split between Bolton and Chorley. 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

BL6 stretches across Adlington & Anderton, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Horwich North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BL6', 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 BL6 cover?

BL6 (Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington) includes the wards of Adlington & Anderton, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Horwich North, Horwich South & Blackrod, Smithills, Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BL6?

Neighbouring districts include BL5 (Bolton), WN2 (Abram), BL1 (Bolton), M46 (Atherton), WN7 (Hope Carr) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BL6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BL6?

About 12,649 households and 29,345 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,019 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BL6 in?

BL6 sits in Bolton, Chorley (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West, Chorley.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BL6 1
Areas covered
Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington 2
Active postcodes
1,019 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,649 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
29,345 2
Electoral wards
Adlington & Anderton, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Horwich North, Horwich South & Blackrod, Smithills, Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bolton West, Chorley 4
Local authority
Bolton, Chorley 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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