BB5 3AZ 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 (3AZ) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AZ.
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 3AZ 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 3AZ postcode have the street address of Acorn Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB5 3AZ postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 3AZ is within the town of Oswaldtwistle.
The BB5 3AZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 3AZ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BB5 3AZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the BB5 3AZ Postcode Boundaries
Use the search box to search for other postcodes or places.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB5 3AZ
The telephone area code for BB5 3AZ is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB5 3AZ
| Latitude | 53.7423007589 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.38382743512 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BB5 3AZ
| 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 |
Weather Forecast for BB5 3AZ
Tue 30th Apr
Press Button to Show Forecast for Oswaldtwistle
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
Press Button to Show Forecast for Oswaldtwistle
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 41.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
Press Button to Show Forecast for Oswaldtwistle
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
Press Button to Show Forecast for Oswaldtwistle
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
Press Button to Show Forecast for Oswaldtwistle
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 3AZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB5 3AZ
| Average Mbps | 31.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 38.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 42.010 |
BB5 3AZ has an average download speed of 31.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
774 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
9% of postcodes (101,141) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,082,726) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB5 3AZ
| Average Mbps | 5.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.310 |
BB5 3AZ has an average upload speed of 5.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,171 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (92,954) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,088,516) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB5 3AZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Green Haworth Church of England Primary School, School House Lane, Green Haworth, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01254233379
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Address: Accrington Woodnook Primary School, Hudson Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2HS
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01254233020
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's CofE Primary School, Cartmel Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NW
Distance: 0.38 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: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01254234924
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Address: Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0JD
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01254399009
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3AA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01254231278
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Address: Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, Park Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01254233171
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3BT
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01254234089
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: 0.48 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: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01254233382
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Address: Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Springfield Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3LG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 07582584636
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School
Address: Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School, White Ash Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01254233312
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, St Nicholas Road, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4DN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01254381875
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
Address: Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School, Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Address: Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01254233458
Rhyddings
Address: Rhyddings, Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 3AZ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 WARNER STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1HN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
PARK HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK HOUSE, ARGYLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 3AZ
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 67-69 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 232840
OSWALDTWISTLE PHARMACY
Address: 300 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 399898
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 322-324 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 233347
ASTON PHARMACY
Address: ASTON HOUSE 387-391, BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1RP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 237678
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 406 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1SA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 238378
ACCRINGTON LATE NIGHT PHARMACY
Address: 188 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0AQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 351111
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 3AZ
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)
Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
ACCRINGTON EXTRA
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: UNIT 14, ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1PL
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: 7-8 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
PUREVISION LTD
Address: 42 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EW
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 3AZ
HIGHER HEYS SURGERY
Address: OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3BP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617974
RHYDDINGS SURGERY
Address: RHYDDINGS SURGERY, 71 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
HYNDBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 356120
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH C C, 421 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282460
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 387-391 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1RP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282501
ARG HEALTHCARE
Address: 257-259 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0AL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 233048
Transport Links near BB5 3AZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB5 3AZ
- Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPDistance: 0.96 milesDriving Time: 2.80 minutes - Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJDistance: 1.44 milesDriving Time: 4.48 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 3.76 milesDriving Time: 8.62 minutes - Huncoat
Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LTDistance: 3.78 milesDriving Time: 8.48 minutes - Hapton
Hapton station, Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LGDistance: 4.84 milesDriving Time: 10.32 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB5 3AZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 3AZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 3AZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 3AZ 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 3AZ 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 3AZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Postcodes near the BB5 3AZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 3AZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 1.57 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Asda |
| Iceland, Cornhill, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX | 1.80 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA | 1.87 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW | 2.01 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 4.52 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 3AZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 3.85 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 6.28 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Manchester Road |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 10.85 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 11.34 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 0.98 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 2.37 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.64 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 4.12 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 0.95 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.64 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 3.50 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 4.08 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 6.79 miles | Directions from BB5 3AZ to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |