BB6 8EQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EQ) 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 BB6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB1 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EQ.
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 BB6 8EQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BLACKBURN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB6 8EQ postcode have the street address of Whalley Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB6 8EQ postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB6 8EQ is within the village of Langho.
The BB6 8EQ postcode area is composed of 55.88% residential properties, 2.94% commercial properties, and 41.18% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB6 8EQ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BB6 8EQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in BB6 8EQ fall under these categories: Day Centre.
Day Centre include Daisy Chain Nursery Methodist Church Of Langho, Whalley Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 55.88% |
| Commercial | 2.94% |
| Public | 41.18% |
Map Coordinates for BB6 8EQ
| Latitude | 53.8023255459 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.45025682995 |
Weather Forecast for BB6 8EQ
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Thunder shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 63.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 41.00% | E 7 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 26.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 50.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 52.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 55.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 58.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 56.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 54.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 30.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 34.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 34.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Thu 16th 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) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 30.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 29.00% | NW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB6 8EQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB6 8EQ
| Average Mbps | 45.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
BB6 8EQ has an average download speed of 45.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,300 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (244,616) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (938,725) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB6 8EQ
| Average Mbps | 9.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BB6 8EQ has an average upload speed of 9.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,447 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
20% of postcodes (238,065) have slower upload speeds.
79% of postcodes (941,129) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB6 8EQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
Address: St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8EQ
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01254247157
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Address: Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01254247156
Salesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Salesbury Church of England Primary School, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9EQ
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01254244580
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB6 8EQ
WILPSHIRE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 791 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
THE MACFARLANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 33A KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
ELLISON AND GRIFFITHS
Address: 83 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SW
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB6 8EQ
LANGHO PHARMACY
Address: 1D EAST VIEW TERRACE, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, BB6 8BX
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247750
E B HOLDEN PHARMACY
Address: 9-11 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QL
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 886178
BOOTS
Address: 50 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QQ
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 884330
MY PHARMACY
Address: HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 882800
WHALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 40 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, BB7 9SL
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 823278
BROWNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 782 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB6 8EQ
KASBIL DOMICILIARY CARE
Address: 52 KNOWSLEY ROAD WEST, CLAYTON LE DALE, BLACKBURN, BB1 9PW
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
IDEAL EYECARE
Address: 775 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (GREAT HARWOOD)
Address: 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP LTD
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
EYES OF HARWOOD
Address: 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JZ
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB6 8EQ
GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE (GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE)
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
GREAT HARWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617570
WHALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SL
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 823273
BROWNHILL SURGERY
Address: 788-790 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247477
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: 87-89 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BB6 8EQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB6 8EQ
- Langho
Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZDistance: 0.23 milesDriving Time: 0.65 minutes - Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BPDistance: 2.16 milesDriving Time: 4.47 minutes - Whalley (Lancashire)
Whalley station, Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SEDistance: 3.17 milesDriving Time: 6.36 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 8.17 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 4.90 milesDriving Time: 9.98 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB6 8EQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB6 8EQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB6 8EQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ribble Valley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Nigel Evans |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB6 8EQ 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 BB6 8EQ 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 BB6 8EQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £245,000 | £143,500 | £239,500 | 3 |
| 2013 | £166,450 | £166,450 | £166,450 | 1 |
| 2014 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £165,000 | £193,000 | £179,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £240,000 | £212,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £172,000 | £385,000 | £238,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB6 8EQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AL | 3.56 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AT | 3.69 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Tesco |
| Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA | 4.12 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 4.82 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 4.82 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB6 8EQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.30 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 8.36 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Manchester Road |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 9.98 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 10.60 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.34 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 3.45 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 3.94 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 4.37 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.34 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 3.45 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 3.91 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 4.22 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.60 miles | Directions from BB6 8EQ to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |