BL1 2QA postcode in Bolton, England
BL1 2QA is a postcode in Bolton, in the Queens Park & Central ward. It is in the Bolton North East parliamentary constituency and the Greater Manchester police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BL1 2QA is, and what is near it
- BL1 2QA
- Other postcodes in BL1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 15 bus stops
- 6 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5827, longitude -2.4376)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BL1 2QA?
- BoltonCouncil, for all local services Bolton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BL1 2QA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Greater ManchesterPolice force area
- Bolton North EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Kirith Entwistle (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Kirith Entwistle
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BL1 2QA?
80% of the homes and businesses at BL1 2QA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 80% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BL1 2QA?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's days for BL1 2QA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BL1 2QA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BL1 2QA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BL1 2QA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bolton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BL1 2QA: 4,242 properties in Bolton are at high risk (2.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Bolton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BL1 2QA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BL1 2QA?
Homes in BL1 2 sold for a typical £141,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 9 sales, down 9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Terraced 4 sales, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette 4 sales, too few to price
Across the whole BL1 district: a typical £200,000 from 585 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BL1 2QA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in BL1 2QA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BL1 2QA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,200 homes in the neighbourhood around BL1 2QA. Over half of them (83%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (41%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bolton for 2026‑27: £2,400. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,600 (band A) to £2,133 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,600.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 990 (83%) | £1,600 |
| Band B | about 200 (17%) | £1,866 |
| Band C | about 10 (1%) | £2,133 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,400 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,933 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,466 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,000 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,799 |
When the homes were built
- 7% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 41% 1965 to 1982
- 23% 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- 23% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bolton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BL1 2QA is in (ONS area E01004823), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest open schools to BL1 2QA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BL1 2QA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BL1 2QA is Bolton Rail Station, 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Bolton Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
15 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Back Lane, 77 m away.
More stations near BL1 2QA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BL1 2QA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Bolton General Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report April 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 521000 600 mWalk
- Octagon Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01204 462630 700 mWalk
- Dr Rizwan and Dr Awan Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 523642 750 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BL1 2QA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BL1 2QA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Topp Way multi-storey Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Topp Way multi-storey Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Topp Way multi-storey Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest to the centre of BL1 2QA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- DREAM SMILES DENTAL 100 mWalk
- Bupa Dental Care Bolton New Road Phone 01204 521734 350 mWalk
- Chariwala Smile Limited Phone 07590 928937 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BL1 2QA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Darley Court Phone 01204 390390 1.0 kmWalk
- Royal Bolton Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 390390 3.2 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BL1 2QA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Parkview Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 363105 350 mWalk
- Max Potential UK Ltd Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 07538 613409 800 mWalk
- Hartington House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 493126 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BL1 2QA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Landmark Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01204 529111 350 mWalk
- Boots, Market Place Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 10am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01204 524133 550 mWalk
- Hearts Pharmacy Bolton Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 07340 597023 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BL1 2QA?
The nearest vets to the centre of BL1 2QA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Queens Park Veterinary Surgery 650 mWalk
- Animal Trust 1.4 kmCycle
- Blackburn Road Veterinary Clinic 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BL1 2QA in a conservation area?
The centre of BL1 2QA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BL1 2QA?
Greater Manchester's police force has published no crime figures to Police.uk for any month from September 2024 to August 2026, so we have none to show for BL1 2QA. A count from Police.uk here would take in only the few crimes that neighbouring forces record nearby, so we show none rather than a figure that looks like a quiet area.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BL1 2QA
- Ward
- Queens Park & Central
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bolton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Crime and local policing: Find your area on Police.uk
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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