BB5 4LG 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 (4LG) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LG.
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 4LG 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 4LG postcode have the street address of Grimshaw Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB5 4LG postcode is home to a bustling 41 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 4LG is within the town of Church.
The BB5 4LG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 4LG are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in BB5 4LG 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 4LG
The telephone area code for BB5 4LG is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB5 4LG
| Latitude | 53.7545812454 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.3913102432 |
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Weather Forecast for BB5 4LG
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 31.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 4LG Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB5 4LG
| Average Mbps | 82.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
BB5 4LG has an average download speed of 82.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
702 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (669,169) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (514,770) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB5 4LG
| Average Mbps | 12.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BB5 4LG has an average upload speed of 12 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,693 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (433,439) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (741,509) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BB5 4LG Postcode
Primary Schools
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Address: Bradshaw Row, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4HG
Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Mashiter
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-03-08)
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01254233382
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Address: Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3DD
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Wells
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-09-21)
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01254231026
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4DN
Headteacher: Mr Liam Noon
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-12)
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01254381875
Secondary Schools
Rhyddings
Address: Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Williams
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2018-06-20)
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Address: Queen's Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY
Headteacher: Headteacher Richard Jones
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-16)
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01254232992
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Address: Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU
Headteacher: Mr Xavier Bowers
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-09-30)
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01254233458
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: 6.63 miles
Contact:
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 6.80 miles
Contact: 0125455144
Burnley College
Address: Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Buchanan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-26)
Distance: 10.24 miles
Contact: 01282733373
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 4LG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
PARK HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK HOUSE, ARGYLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
GLENLYON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 188 WHALLEY ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5AB
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 WARNER STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1HN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 4LG
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 406 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1SA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 238378
ASTON PHARMACY
Address: ASTON HOUSE 387-391, BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1RP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 237678
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 67-69 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 232840
ACCRINGTON LATE NIGHT PHARMACY
Address: 188 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0AQ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 351111
RX HEALTH PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 22, RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RICHMOND STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 0RJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 941024
OSWALDTWISTLE PHARMACY
Address: 300 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 399898
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 4LG
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)
Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
ACCRINGTON EXTRA
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: UNIT 14, ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1PL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
CHEC ACCRINGTON
Address: CASTLE HOUSE, EASTGATE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6EU
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: 7-8 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EY
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 4LG
DILL HALL SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617911
DR BELLO'S SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617900
HYNDBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 356120
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH C C, 421 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282460
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 387-391 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1RP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282501
RHYDDINGS SURGERY
Address: RHYDDINGS SURGERY, 71 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BB5 4LG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB5 4LG
- Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPDistance: 0.54 milesDriving Time: 1.37 minutes - Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJDistance: 1.02 milesDriving Time: 2.24 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 2.66 milesDriving Time: 5.75 minutes - Huncoat
Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LTDistance: 2.68 milesDriving Time: 5.60 minutes - Hapton
Hapton station, Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LGDistance: 4.43 milesDriving Time: 8.09 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB5 4LG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 4LG
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 4LG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 4LG 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 4LG 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 4LG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £27,500 | £53,000 | £40,250 | 2 |
| 2014 | £31,000 | £31,000 | £31,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £53,000 | £33,500 | £43,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 4LG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 0.93 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Asda |
| Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA | 1.57 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Cornhill, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX | 1.69 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Iceland |
| Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW | 1.92 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Iceland |
| Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA | 3.48 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 4LG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 3.65 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 6.22 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Manchester Road |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 11.63 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 11.75 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 0.58 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.21 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 3.10 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 3.81 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 0.37 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 2.21 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 3.41 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 3.77 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 5.92 miles | Directions from BB5 4LG to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |