BB1 9BU 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 (9BU) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 9BU 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 9BU postcode have the street address of Moorfield Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB1 9BU postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB1 9BU is within the town of Blackburn.
The BB1 9BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB1 9BU are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in BB1 9BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB1 9BU
The telephone area code for BB1 9BU is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB1 9BU
| Latitude | 53.7778498908 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.4806474706 |
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Weather Forecast for BB1 9BU
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | S 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 93.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 80.00% | W 16 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 30.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 27.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB1 9BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB1 9BU
| Average Mbps | 80.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BB1 9BU has an average download speed of 80.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
717 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (651,243) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (532,681) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB1 9BU
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
BB1 9BU has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BB1 9BU Postcode
Primary Schools
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Address: Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Headteacher: Mrs Belinda Haigh
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-03-27)
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01254249462
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Headteacher: Mrs Danielle Ellison
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-09)
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01254249892
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Address: Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9RP
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Wilton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-23)
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 0125456297
Secondary Schools
Pleckgate High School
Address: Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Headteacher: Mrs A McGinty
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-03-30)
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01254249134
Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College
Address: Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cocker
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2015-02-11)
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Address: West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DF
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Gammon
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-09-26)
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01254686300
Higher Schools
St Mary's College
Address: Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Elissa Best
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-01)
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 0125455144
Bolton Sixth Form College
Address: Town Centre Campus, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Merrills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-20)
Distance: 14.32 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB1 9BU
WILPSHIRE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 791 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9BE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 334 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BANK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 57 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6AY
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN PRACTICE LTD
Address: 61-62 JAMES STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6BE
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 19 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB1 9BU
BROWNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 782 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 371 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9SP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51495
LAMMACK PHARMACY
Address: 5 WHINNEY LANE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7BX
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582424
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 174 SHEAR BROW, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 8DZ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51384
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 101 PLANE TREE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5PA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 52361
BASTWELL PHARMACY
Address: 75 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6JY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 54461
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB1 9BU
IDEAL EYECARE
Address: 775 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
KASBIL DOMICILIARY CARE
Address: 52 KNOWSLEY ROAD WEST, CLAYTON LE DALE, BLACKBURN, BB1 9PW
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL CARE LTD
Address: 41 YEW TREE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7DW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE SHOP (BLACKBURN)
Address: 216 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
LITTLE HARWOOD EYE CLINIC
Address: 147 WHALLEY OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 5NZ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN OPTICAL CENTRE GLENFIELD PARK
Address: GLENFIELD PARK, BLAKEWATER ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5QH
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB1 9BU
BROWNHILL SURGERY
Address: 788-790 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247477
BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE
Address: 367 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9SR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 360158
SHIFA SURGERY
Address: BANGOR STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6DY
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617440
LITTLE HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PLANE TREE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6PH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617521
PRIMROSE BANK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PRIMROSE BANK, BLACKBURN, BB1 5ER
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 672132
OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 LIME STREET, BLACKBURN, BB1 7EP
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 287070
Transport Links near BB1 9BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB1 9BU
- Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BPDistance: 0.18 milesDriving Time: 0.58 minutes - Langho
Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZDistance: 2.55 milesDriving Time: 5.58 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 2.66 milesDriving Time: 6.37 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 3.80 milesDriving Time: 7.11 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 4.48 milesDriving Time: 8.95 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB1 9BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB1 9BU
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB1 9BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ribble Valley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Nigel Evans |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB1 9BU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Ribble Valley District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Ribble Valley District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Ribble Valley District at the following link Ribble Valley District.How much is the Council Tax?
Ribble Valley 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 Ribble Valley 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 9BU 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 9BU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £144,000 | £115,000 | £122,250 | 4 |
| 2014 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £61,000 | £123,000 | £92,750 | 4 |
| 2018 | £161,000 | £116,000 | £131,500 | 3 |
| 2019 | £117,500 | £300,000 | £208,750 | 2 |
| 2020 | £174,000 | £117,000 | £145,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £118,000 | £118,500 | £118,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | £165,500 | £90,000 | £127,750 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB1 9BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 3.07 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 3.07 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Montague Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1EH | 3.21 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Salford, BLACKBURN, BB1 5BE | 3.23 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Hill Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HF | 3.27 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB1 9BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 2.46 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 8.68 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 8.84 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 9.11 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 2.01 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.19 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.43 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 4.43 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 1.99 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.19 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.88 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 4.27 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 5.54 miles | Directions from BB1 9BU to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |