BB1 4HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4HQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case BB which means Blackburn.
Postal District. In our case BB1.
Postal Sector. In our case BB1 4.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.

The regional mail center for the post area BB is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the BB1 4HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BLACKBURN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the BB1 4HQ postcode have the street address of Walmsley Avenue

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB1 4HQ postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.

BB1 4HQ is within the town of Rishton.

The BB1 4HQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BB1 4HQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.

Most properties in BB1 4HQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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BB1 4HQ: Points of Interest

Bean Vegetarian and Vegan Cafe

Bean Vegetarian and Vegan Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at The Bureau Centre for the Arts CIC, Penny Street, Blackburn, BB1 4HQ.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for BB1 4HQ

Latitude	53.7648329913
Longitude	-2.41896937899

Ordnance Survey Maps for BB1 4HQ

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 287 West Pennine Moors - Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington	Check Price on Amazon
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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from BB1 4HQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for BB1 4HQ

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	87.00%	S 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	85.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	49.00%	S 16 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	45.00%	S 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	SE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	SE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	SE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	40.00%	SE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	ENE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	11.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	NNE 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	NNE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	NE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	N 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	2.00%	N 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB1 4HQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For BB1 4HQ

Average Mbps	117.200
Median Mbps	107.000
Maximum Mbps	460.000

BB1 4HQ has an average download speed of 117.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

643 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

77% of postcodes (917,690) have slower broadband speeds.

22% of postcodes (266,308) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For BB1 4HQ

Average Mbps	17.200
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	36.000

BB1 4HQ has an average upload speed of 17.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,973 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

83% of postcodes (986,567) have slower upload speeds.

16% of postcodes (191,101) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of BB1 4HQ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School

Address: Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School, Earl Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5NH

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254232046

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Address: St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood, Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254884533

Great Harwood Primary School

Address: Great Harwood Primary School, Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254880810

Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Address: Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School, St John's Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7ES

Distance: 1.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254885926

Rishton Methodist Primary School

Address: Rishton Methodist Primary School, George Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF

Distance: 0.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254887223

St Charles' RC School

Address: St Charles' RC School, Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HT

Distance: 0.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254886110

Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Address: Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Arundel Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4DT

Distance: 0.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254884522

Intack Primary School

Address: Intack Primary School, Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3HY

Distance: 1.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 0125452815

England Secondary Schools

The Hyndburn Academy

Address: The Hyndburn Academy, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED

Distance: 0.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254885378

Norden High School & Sports College

Address: Norden High School & Sports College, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BB1 4HQ

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 28 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA

Distance: 1.45 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 57 PICKUP STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5NS

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 1.76 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BB1 4HQ

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 53-55 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 884044

RISHTON PHARMACY

Address: 42 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 883831

DIALACHEMIST LTD

Address: 4 PETRE ROAD, CLAYTON BUSINESS PARK, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5JB

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 356799

MY PHARMACY

Address: HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 882800

WELL

Address: 36 PICKUP STREET, CLAYTON-LE-MOORS, ACCRINGTON, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5NS

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 232999

BOOTS

Address: 50 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QQ

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 884330

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BB1 4HQ

UNIVISION EYE CENTRE

Address: 41 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JZ

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: :

PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (GREAT HARWOOD)

Address: 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

EYES OF HARWOOD

Address: 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

BLACKBURN OPTICAL CENTRE GLENFIELD PARK

Address: GLENFIELD PARK, BLAKEWATER ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5QH

Distance: 1.70 miles

Contact: :

SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)

Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 1.76 miles

Contact: :

OPTICAL DIRECT CLM LTD

Address: LONGTON HOUSE, BURNLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5TW

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BB1 4HQ

HIGH STREET SURGERY

Address: 87-89 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

GREAT HARWOOD SURGERY

Address: 32 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617590

THE WEAVERS PRACTICE

Address: HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 884217

GREAT HARWOOD SURGERY

Address: 32 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: :

DILL HALL SURGERY

Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617911

DR BELLO'S SURGERY

Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617900

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Transport Links near BB1 4HQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BB1 4HQ

Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY
Distance: 0.11 miles
Driving Time: 0.35 minutes
Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP
Distance: 2.95 miles
Driving Time: 6.30 minutes
Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ
Distance: 3.01 miles
Driving Time: 6.41 minutes
Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Distance: 3.45 miles
Driving Time: 7.08 minutes
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP
Distance: 3.67 miles
Driving Time: 6.68 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BB1 4HQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BB1 4HQ

M65 J7

Distance: 1.52 miles

Driving Time: 3.51 minutes

M65 J8

Distance: 4.04 miles

Driving Time: 5.95 minutes

M65 J5

Distance: 4.07 miles

Driving Time: 5.51 minutes

M65 J4

Distance: 5.73 miles

Driving Time: 7.12 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB1 4HQ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Hyndburn Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Sara Britcliffe
Contact Details	Contact Sara Britcliffe
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the BB1 4HQ Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Hyndburn District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.

Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Hyndburn District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Hyndburn District at the following link Hyndburn District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Hyndburn District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Hyndburn District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BB1 4HQ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Lancashire County Council

House Sales in BB1 4HQ

Yearly House Sales for BB1 4HQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£170,000	£170,000	£170,000	1
2011	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	1
2012	£129,250	£129,250	£129,250	1
2015	£141,000	£140,000	£140,500	2
2016	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1
2020	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1
2021	£190,000	£165,000	£175,000	3

Postcodes near the BB1 4HQ Postcode

BB1 4HH Ash Close BB1 4HL Beech Close BB1 4HJ Cedar Close BB1 4HB Highfield Road BB1 4HP Pickup Road BB1 4ES Shaw Brook Close BB1 4HR St. Charles Road BB1 4PH Station Close BB1 4HF Station Road BB1 4RE Walmsley Avenue

What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB1 4HQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BB1 4HQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT	1.93 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Aldi
Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT	1.93 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Iceland
Morrisons, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AL	2.57 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Morrisons
Tesco, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AT	2.70 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Tesco
Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA	2.85 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the BB1 4HQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BB1 4HQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY	2.88 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Grimshaw Retail Park
Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG	7.13 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Manchester Road
Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA	10.70 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge
Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ	11.48 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to Unit 8 Fullwood Central

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BB1 4HQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR	1.31 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR
McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY	1.80 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY
McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ	2.88 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ
McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ	3.90 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ

KFC Restaurants near BB1 4HQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR	1.31 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout
KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ	1.60 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road
KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ	2.82 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road
KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE	2.84 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to KFC Blackburn - The Mall
KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF	5.30 miles	Directions from BB1 4HQ to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook