BB1 4RD 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 (4RD) 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 RD.
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 4RD 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 4RD postcode have the street address of Meadowhead Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB1 4RD postcode is home to a bustling 36 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB1 4RD is within the town of Rishton.
The BB1 4RD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB1 4RD are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in BB1 4RD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BB1 4RD
| Latitude | 53.7657599772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.41083217917 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BB1 4RD
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| Explorer 1:25,000 287 West Pennine Moors - Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
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Weather Forecast for BB1 4RD
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 41.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB1 4RD Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB1 4RD
| Average Mbps | 197.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BB1 4RD has an average download speed of 197 Megabits per second (Mbps).
80 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
97% of postcodes (1,148,380) have slower broadband speeds.
3% of postcodes (36,181) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB1 4RD
| Average Mbps | 18.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BB1 4RD has an average upload speed of 18.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,775 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
88% of postcodes (1,047,550) have slower upload speeds.
11% of postcodes (132,316) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB1 4RD Postcode
England Primary Schools
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Address: Rishton Methodist Primary School, George Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01254887223
St Charles' RC School
Address: St Charles' RC School, Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HT
Distance: 0.29 miles
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: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01254884522
Intack Primary School
Address: Intack Primary School, Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3HY
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 0125452815
England Secondary Schools
The Hyndburn Academy
Address: The Hyndburn Academy, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01254885378
Norden High School & Sports College
Address: Norden High School & Sports College, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB1 4RD
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 57 PICKUP STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5NS
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB1 4RD
RISHTON PHARMACY
Address: 42 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 883831
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 53-55 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 884044
DIALACHEMIST LTD
Address: 4 PETRE ROAD, CLAYTON BUSINESS PARK, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5JB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 356799
WELL
Address: 36 PICKUP STREET, CLAYTON-LE-MOORS, ACCRINGTON, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5NS
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 232999
MY PHARMACY
Address: HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 882800
BOOTS
Address: 50 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QQ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 884330
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB1 4RD
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JZ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (GREAT HARWOOD)
Address: 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
EYES OF HARWOOD
Address: 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL DIRECT CLM LTD
Address: LONGTON HOUSE, BURNLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5TW
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)
Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
CHEC ACCRINGTON
Address: CASTLE HOUSE, EASTGATE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6EU
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB1 4RD
GREAT HARWOOD SURGERY
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617590
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 884217
GREAT HARWOOD SURGERY
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: 87-89 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
DILL HALL SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617911
DR BELLO'S SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617900
Transport Links near BB1 4RD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB1 4RD
- Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 0.47 milesDriving Time: 1.51 minutes - Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPDistance: 3.31 milesDriving Time: 7.46 minutes - Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJDistance: 3.37 milesDriving Time: 7.57 minutes - Huncoat
Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LTDistance: 3.97 milesDriving Time: 8.88 minutes - Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BPDistance: 4.03 milesDriving Time: 7.84 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB1 4RD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB1 4RD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB1 4RD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB1 4RD 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 4RD 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 CouncilHouse Sales in BB1 4RD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £236,000 | £236,000 | £236,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £177,000 | £193,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the BB1 4RD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB1 4RD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AL | 2.30 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AT | 2.41 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Tesco |
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 2.45 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Asda |
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 2.47 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 2.47 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB1 4RD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 3.19 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 6.79 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Manchester Road |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 11.04 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 11.79 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 1.52 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.63 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 3.21 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.20 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 1.33 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.63 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 3.11 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 3.17 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 5.19 miles | Directions from BB1 4RD to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |