BB5 4LR 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 (4LR) 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 LR.
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 4LR 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 4LR postcode have the street address of Devon Avenue
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 6 individuals call the BB5 4LR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 4LR is within the town of Oswaldtwistle.
The BB5 4LR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 4LR are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BB5 4LR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB5 4LR
The telephone area code for BB5 4LR is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB5 4LR
| Latitude | 53.7515159501 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.41543978791 |
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Weather Forecast for BB5 4LR
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 79.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 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% | NE 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 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°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 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Nearest Schools to the BB5 4LR Postcode
Primary Schools
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
Address: Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QA
Headteacher: Mr James McBride
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-02-20)
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Address: George Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Higgens
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-09-25)
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01254887223
St Charles' RC School
Address: Knowles Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4HT
Headteacher: Mr Patrick Kennedy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-01-29)
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01254886110
Secondary Schools
The Hyndburn Academy
Address: Stourton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Palmer
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-31)
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01254885378
Norden High School & Sports College
Address: Stourton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Headteacher: Miss Emma Starkey
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2016-05-25)
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
Rhyddings
Address: Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Williams
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2018-06-20)
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
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: 4.98 miles
Contact:
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 5.12 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: 11.90 miles
Contact: 01282733373
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 4LR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
85 91 ACCRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 85-91 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2AF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
128-130 ACCRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 128-130 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2AE
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
PARK HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK HOUSE, ARGYLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DQ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 4LR
OSWALDTWISTLE PHARMACY
Address: 300 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 399898
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 322-324 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 233347
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 67-69 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 232840
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 53-55 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 884044
RISHTON PHARMACY
Address: 42 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 883831
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 406 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1SA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 238378
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 4LR
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)
Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN OPTICAL CENTRE GLENFIELD PARK
Address: GLENFIELD PARK, BLAKEWATER ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 5QH
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
ACCRINGTON EXTRA
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: UNIT 14, ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1PL
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
CHEC ACCRINGTON
Address: CASTLE HOUSE, EASTGATE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6EU
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 4LR
RHYDDINGS SURGERY
Address: RHYDDINGS SURGERY, 71 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DILL HALL SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617911
DR BELLO'S SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617900
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: 87-89 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
HIGHER HEYS SURGERY
Address: OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3BP
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617974
GREAT HARWOOD SURGERY
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4LA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617590
Transport Links near BB5 4LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB5 4LR
- Church & Oswaldtwistle
Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPDistance: 1.38 milesDriving Time: 3.07 minutes - Accrington
Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJDistance: 1.98 milesDriving Time: 4.20 minutes - Rishton
Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EYDistance: 2.93 milesDriving Time: 5.63 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 2.96 milesDriving Time: 5.88 minutes - Huncoat
Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LTDistance: 3.75 milesDriving Time: 7.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB5 4LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 4LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 4LR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 4LR 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 4LR 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 4LR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 4LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 2.20 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 2.20 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Iceland |
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 2.55 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Asda |
| Tesco, Hill Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HF | 2.88 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Tesco |
| Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA | 3.18 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 4LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 2.64 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 7.22 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Manchester Road |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 10.62 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 11.68 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.23 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 1.58 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 2.81 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.51 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.23 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 1.37 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.42 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 2.77 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 6.19 miles | Directions from BB5 4LR to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |