BB5 2AD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AD) 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 BB5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB5 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AD.
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 BB5 2AD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ACCRINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB5 2AD postcode have the street address of Cobham Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB5 2AD postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 2AD is within the town of Accrington.
The BB5 2AD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 2AD are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in BB5 2AD 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 BB5 2AD
The telephone area code for BB5 2AD is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB5 2AD
| Latitude | 53.7511542253 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.35762727549 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BB5 2AD
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Weather Forecast for BB5 2AD
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 36.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 57.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 58.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 36.00% | S 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 60.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 86.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 62.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | S 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | 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 9.0°C) | 40.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | N 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) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | E 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% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 2AD Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB5 2AD
| Average Mbps | 104.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BB5 2AD has an average download speed of 104.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
753 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
70% of postcodes (831,796) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (352,092) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB5 2AD
| Average Mbps | 15.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BB5 2AD has an average upload speed of 15.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,624 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
72% of postcodes (848,653) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,364) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB5 2AD Postcode
England Primary Schools
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School, Church Avenue, Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2RQ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01254234074
St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01254233019
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Address: Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AQ
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01254232130
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Address: Accrington Woodnook Primary School, Hudson Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2HS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01254233020
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Address: Accrington Peel Park Primary School, Alice Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01254231583
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's CofE Primary School, Cartmel Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01254233513
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Address: St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington, Hartley Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01254234924
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Address: Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School, Maudsley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6AD
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01254392717
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Address: Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School, Devonshire Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1DW
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01254232329
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Address: Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0JD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01254399009
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Address: Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, Park Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01254233171
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Address: Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3DD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01254231026
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Address: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church, Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4HG
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01254233382
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Address: Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School, Earl Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5NH
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01254232046
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, St Nicholas Road, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4DN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01254381875
England Secondary Schools
The Hollins
Address: The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Address: Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01254233458
Accrington Academy
Address: Accrington Academy, Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01254304300
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Address: Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School, Queen's Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01254232992
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 2AD
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 WARNER STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1HN
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 AVENUE PARADE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6PN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
PARK HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK HOUSE, ARGYLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DQ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
GLENLYON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 188 WHALLEY ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5AB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 2AD
WYVERN PHARMA LTD
Address: 81 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 875008
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HYNDBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1QR
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 306410
PEEL STREET PHARMACY
Address: 13-17 PEEL STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 237773
PARADISE STREET PHARMACY
Address: 1A PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 871563
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 20, ARNDALE CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 382192
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 347247
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 2AD
PHILIP PRATT OPTICIANS
Address: 23 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
PUREVISION LTD
Address: 42 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EW
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: 7-8 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EY
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: UNIT 14, ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1PL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
ACCRINGTON EXTRA
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 2AD
PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ACCRINGTON PALS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1 PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ACCRINGTON PALS PHCC, 1 PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282282
KING STREET MEDICAL CTR
Address: 43 KING STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1QE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617664
MYRTLE HOUSE
Address: 154 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 0AE
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
PWE ACCRINGTON VICTORIA
Address: ACCRINGTON VICTORIA HOSPITAL, HAYWOOD ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6AS
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 770480
ARG HEALTHCARE
Address: 257-259 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0AL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 233048
Transport Links near BB5 2AD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB5 2AD
- Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJDistance: 1.00 milesDriving Time: 2.46 minutes - Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPDistance: 2.05 milesDriving Time: 4.54 minutes - Huncoat
Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LTDistance: 2.17 milesDriving Time: 4.93 minutes - Hapton
Hapton station, Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LGDistance: 3.39 milesDriving Time: 6.51 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 3.76 milesDriving Time: 8.25 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB5 2AD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 2AD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 2AD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 2AD 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 BB5 2AD 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 BB5 2AD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £90,000 | £82,500 | £86,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £97,000 | £122,000 | £109,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 | 1 |
| 2020 | £157,000 | £82,500 | £119,750 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the BB5 2AD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 2AD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW | 0.52 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Iceland |
| Iceland, Cornhill, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX | 0.63 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Iceland |
| Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA | 0.85 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Aldi |
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 1.40 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Asda |
| Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA | 4.53 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 2AD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.96 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 5.05 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Manchester Road |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 11.12 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 11.52 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to Bridgehall Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 0.87 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 2.00 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.59 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX | 4.45 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 1.08 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.59 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.66 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 5.13 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Colne Road, BURNLEY, BB10 1DY | 6.15 miles | Directions from BB5 2AD to KFC Burnley - Colne Road |