BB1 5QL 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 (5QL) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QL.
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 5QL 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 5QL postcode have the street address of Whalley Old Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB1 5QL postcode is home to a bustling 85 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB1 5QL is within the town of Blackburn.
The BB1 5QL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB1 5QL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in BB1 5QL 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 5QL
| Latitude | 53.767831569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.46149330635 |
Weather Forecast for BB1 5QL
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 39.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB1 5QL Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB1 5QL
| Average Mbps | 118.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
BB1 5QL has an average download speed of 118.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
600 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (924,635) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (259,406) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB1 5QL
| Average Mbps | 15.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BB1 5QL has an average upload speed of 15.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,663 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (869,906) have slower upload speeds.
26% of postcodes (304,072) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB1 5QL Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Charles' RC School
Address: St Charles' RC School, Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HT
Distance: 1.78 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: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01254884522
Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2DR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
St Antony's RC Primary School
Address: St Antony's RC Primary School, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HP
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 0125454686
Intack Primary School
Address: Intack Primary School, Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3HY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 0125452815
Shadsworth Infant School
Address: Shadsworth Infant School, Rothesay Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01254698002
Cedars Primary School
Address: Cedars Primary School, St. James's Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8HQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01254261609
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Address: Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Newton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1NE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 0125454706
Brookhouse Primary School
Address: Brookhouse Primary School, Troy Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6NY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01254666050
Daisyfield Primary School
Address: Daisyfield Primary School, Clinton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5LB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 0125452108
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Withers Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01254291250
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Robinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5PE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01254277350
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Trinity Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BN
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 0125457582
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Address: St Michael With St John CofE Primary School, Swallow Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6LE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01254665190
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Address: Roe Lee Park Primary School, Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9RP
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 0125456297
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn, Earl Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8EG
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01254698335
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01254249892
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School, Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01254249462
Lammack Primary School
Address: Lammack Primary School, Lammack Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8LH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01254698584
England Secondary Schools
The Hyndburn Academy
Address: The Hyndburn Academy, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01254885378
Norden High School & Sports College
Address: Norden High School & Sports College, Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Pleckgate High School
Address: Pleckgate High School, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01254249134
Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College
Address: Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn College, Harrison Centre, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 0125455144
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB1 5QL
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 334 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
WILPSHIRE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 791 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
85 91 ACCRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 85-91 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2AF
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
128-130 ACCRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 128-130 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2AE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN PRACTICE LTD
Address: 61-62 JAMES STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6BE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 19 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB1 5QL
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 371 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9SP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51495
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 101 PLANE TREE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5PA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 52361
BASTWELL PHARMACY
Address: 75 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6JY
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 54461
BROWNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 782 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
WHALLEY RANGE COHENS
Address: 63 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6EA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 665941
WHALLEY RANGE PHARMACY
Address: 1 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6DX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 54988
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB1 5QL
BLACKBURN OPTICAL CENTRE GLENFIELD PARK
Address: GLENFIELD PARK, BLAKEWATER ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5QH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
LITTLE HARWOOD EYE CLINIC
Address: 147 WHALLEY OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 5NZ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE SHOP (BLACKBURN)
Address: 216 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
IDEAL EYECARE
Address: 775 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
PETER WORDEN OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 61-63 JAMES STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6BE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 40 LIMBRICK, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 8AB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB1 5QL
BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE
Address: 367 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9SR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 360158
LITTLE HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PLANE TREE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6PH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617521
BROWNHILL SURGERY
Address: 788-790 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247477
SHIFA SURGERY
Address: BANGOR STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6DY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617440
PRIMROSE BANK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PRIMROSE BANK, BLACKBURN, BB1 5ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 672132
STEPPING STONE PRACTICE
Address: LONGTON CLOSE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 1XA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617411
Transport Links near BB1 5QL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB1 5QL
- Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BPDistance: 1.66 milesDriving Time: 2.93 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 2.04 milesDriving Time: 4.30 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 4.97 minutes - Langho
Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZDistance: 2.90 milesDriving Time: 6.00 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 3.60 milesDriving Time: 8.01 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB1 5QL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB1 5QL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the BB1 5QL Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 14 |
| Band C | 26 |
What Addresses are in the BB1 5QL Postcode?
Addresses for Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, which have the BB1 5QL Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB1 5QL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Blackburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kate Hollern |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BB1 5QL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Blackburn with Darwen Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Blackburn with Darwen at the following link Blackburn with Darwen.How much is the Council Tax?
Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BB1 5QL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Blackburn with Darwen 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 and reading | Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilHouse Sales in BB1 5QL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £123,250 | £123,250 | £123,250 | 1 |
| 2014 | £136,500 | £146,000 | £141,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £133,500 | £146,000 | £139,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £135,000 | £149,800 | £140,500 | 4 |
| 2018 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £130,667 | 3 |
| 2019 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £130,000 | £93,550 | 3 |
| 2021 | £140,000 | £137,250 | £137,417 | 3 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BB1 5QL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB1 5QL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 1.39 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 1.39 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Iceland |
| Tesco, Hill Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HF | 1.84 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Salford, BLACKBURN, BB1 5BE | 2.38 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Montague Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1EH | 2.86 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB1 5QL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 1.89 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 8.81 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Manchester Road |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 9.12 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 9.74 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.16 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 1.61 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 2.99 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 3.53 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.16 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 1.57 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.17 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 3.32 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 5.68 miles | Directions from BB1 5QL to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |