BB2 6QS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6QS) 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 BB2.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QS.
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 BB2 6QS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BLACKBURN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB2 6QS postcode have the street address of Preston New Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 3 individuals call the BB2 6QS postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BLACKBURN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB2 6QS is within the town of Blackburn.
The BB2 6QS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB2 6QS are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BB2 6QS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BB2 6QS
| Latitude | 53.7574867575 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.51851517646 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BB2 6QS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 287 West Pennine Moors - Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 103 Blackburn & Burnley | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 102 Preston & Blackpool | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for BB2 6QS
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | 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 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | 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 | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 38.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | 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 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 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 9.0°C) | 8.00% | 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 | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of BB2 6QS Postcode
England Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn College, Harrison Centre, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 0125455144
England Secondary Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Address: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01254686300
Witton Park Academy
Address: Witton Park Academy, Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01254264551
England Primary Schools
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Lynwood Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6HQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 0125454851
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Address: St Silas's CofE Primary School, St Silas Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6JP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Address: Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01254667449
Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School
Address: Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School, Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
The Olive School Blackburn
Address: The Olive School Blackburn, Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 0125454070
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB2 6QS
NEW BANK ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 44 NEW BANK ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6JW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
AP SMILECARE
Address: 109 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6BJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
BANK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 57 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6AY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
BARBARA CASTLE WAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 19 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB2 6QS
GRANVILLE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 37 GRANVILLE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6HD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
LAMMACK PHARMACY
Address: 5 WHINNEY LANE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7BX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582424
MELLOR PHARMACY
Address: 28 CARTER FOLD, MELLOR, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7ER
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 812999
JOHNSTON PHARMACY
Address: 50-52 JOHNSTON STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1HD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 682448
WITTON PHARMACY
Address: 6 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 2SS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 680906
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 174 SHEAR BROW, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 8DZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51384
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB2 6QS
HAROON AHMED LIMITED
Address: 11 MERLIN ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 7BA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
EYE HD OPTICS LTD T/A BUBBLE EYECARE - HOME VISITING OPTICIAN
Address: LITTLE ACRE, BILLINGE END ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 6QB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
NEW BANK OPTICAL
Address: 26 NEW BANK ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6JW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
ON SIGHT CARE
Address: 24 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
OPTIHOME DIRECT LIMITED
Address: 99 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL CARE LTD
Address: 41 YEW TREE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7DW
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB2 6QS
LIMEFIELD SURGERY
Address: 293-295 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6PL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 915740
MELLOR SURGERY
Address: MELLOR SURGERY, ST MARY'S GARDENS, MELLOR, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7JW
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 812810
REDLAM SURGERY
Address: 62-64 REDLAM, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1UW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 260051
WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PRESTON OLD RD, WITTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 2SU
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 457800
FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: BARBARA CASTLE WAY HC, SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617301
LARKHILL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BARBARA CASTLE WAY HEALTH CENTRE, SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BB2 6QS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB2 6QS
- Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 1.94 milesDriving Time: 5.56 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 2.17 milesDriving Time: 5.80 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 2.26 milesDriving Time: 6.19 minutes - Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BPDistance: 3.45 milesDriving Time: 7.01 minutes - Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 3.64 milesDriving Time: 8.97 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB2 6QS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB2 6QS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the BB2 6QS Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the BB2 6QS Postcode?
Addresses for Preston New Road, Blackburn, which have the BB2 6QS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB2 6QS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Blackburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kate Hollern |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the BB2 6QS 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 BB2 6QS 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the BB2 6QS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Montague Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1EH | 1.89 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Aldi |
| Lidl, Whalley Banks, BLACKBURN, BB2 1NU | 2.29 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Salford, BLACKBURN, BB1 5BE | 2.83 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Morrisons |
| Asda, Grimshaw Retail Park, BLACKBURN, BB2 3DY | 3.13 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Asda |
| Iceland, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.65 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB2 6QS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 1.95 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 6.69 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 7.47 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 7.71 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 1.52 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 2.27 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.99 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 3.38 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 1.55 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.47 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.99 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 5.54 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 6.61 miles | Directions from BB2 6QS to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |