The BB5 4RF Postcode in Oswaldtwistle

BB5 4RF 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 (4RF) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case BB which means Blackburn.
  2. Postal District. In our case BB5.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case BB5 4.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RF.

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 4RF 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 4RF postcode have the street address of Ennerdale Close

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 18 individuals call the BB5 4RF postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.

BB5 4RF is within the town of Oswaldtwistle.

The BB5 4RF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 4RF are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in BB5 4RF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for BB5 4RF

The telephone area code for BB5 4RF is 01254 Blackburn.

Map Coordinates for BB5 4RF

Latitude53.7487333272
Longitude-2.40117320084

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Weather Forecast for BB5 4RF

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 69.00%ESE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 84.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 78.00%SW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 33.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 7.00%SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 40.00%SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 64.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 43.00%S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 35.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%ENE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ENE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ENE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%NE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%E 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%ESE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%NNE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 4RF Postcode?

Download Speeds For BB5 4RF

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps81.200
Median Mbps57.400
Maximum Mbps205.000

BB5 4RF has an average download speed of 81.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

700 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

56% of postcodes (658,178) have slower broadband speeds.

44% of postcodes (525,763) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For BB5 4RF

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps13.500
Median Mbps11.000
Maximum Mbps21.000

BB5 4RF has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.

49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the BB5 4RF Postcode

Primary Schools

Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Address: Springfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3LG

Headteacher: Mrs Christina Wilkinson

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-07-07)

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Distance: 0.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 07582584636

Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School

Address: White Ash Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JG

Headteacher: Mr Philip Sumner

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-04)

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Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254233312

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)

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Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254231026

Secondary Schools

Rhyddings

Address: Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Williams

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2018-06-20)

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Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact:

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)

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Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254233458

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)

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Distance: 1.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254232992

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)

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Distance: 5.99 miles

Contact:

Blackburn College

Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH

Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)

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Distance: 6.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 0125455144

Burnley College

Address: Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Buchanan

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-26)

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Distance: 11.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01282733373

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BB5 4RF

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 354 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 0.47 miles

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DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 432 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0DE

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

PARK HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: PARK HOUSE, ARGYLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DQ

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED

Distance: 1.45 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 28 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 4LA

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: :

GLENLYON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 188 WHALLEY ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5AB

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BB5 4RF

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 67-69 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 232840

OSWALDTWISTLE PHARMACY

Address: 300 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 399898

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 322-324 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 233347

ACORN PHARMACY

Address: 406 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1SA

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 238378

ASTON PHARMACY

Address: ASTON HOUSE 387-391, BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1RP

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 237678

ACCRINGTON LATE NIGHT PHARMACY

Address: 188 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 0AQ

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 351111

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BB5 4RF

SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (OSWALDTWISTLE)

Address: 348 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3JD

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

ACCRINGTON EXTRA

Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

UNIVISION EYE CENTRE

Address: 41 HIGH STREET, RISHTON, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JZ

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ACCRINGTON)

Address: UNIT 14, ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1PL

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: :

S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD

Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: :

CHEC ACCRINGTON

Address: CASTLE HOUSE, EASTGATE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6EU

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BB5 4RF

RHYDDINGS SURGERY

Address: RHYDDINGS SURGERY, 71 UNION ROAD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3DD

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

DILL HALL SURGERY

Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617911

DR BELLO'S SURGERY

Address: 6-8 CHURCH STREET, CHURCH, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 4LF

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617900

HIGHER HEYS SURGERY

Address: OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 3BP

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 617974

HYNDBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 356120

RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ACORN PRIMARY HEALTH C C, 421 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1RT

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 282460

Transport Links near BB5 4RF

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BB5 4RF

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle
    Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP
    Distance: 0.92 miles
    Driving Time: 2.23 minutes
  • Accrington
    Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ
    Distance: 1.53 miles
    Driving Time: 3.36 minutes
  • Rishton
    Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY
    Distance: 3.27 miles
    Driving Time: 7.11 minutes
  • Huncoat
    Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT
    Distance: 3.30 miles
    Driving Time: 6.97 minutes
  • Blackburn
    Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
    Distance: 3.59 miles
    Driving Time: 7.47 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BB5 4RF

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BB5 4RF

M65 J7
Distance: 1.64 miles
Driving Time: 3.32 minutes
M65 J5
Distance: 3.33 miles
Driving Time: 7.03 minutes
M65 J8
Distance: 4.31 miles
Driving Time: 6.07 minutes
M65 J4
Distance: 6.54 miles
Driving Time: 8.66 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 4RF Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyHyndburn Boro Const
Member or Parliament
Sara Britcliffe
Sara Britcliffe
Contact DetailsContact Sara Britcliffe
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the BB5 4RF 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 4RF 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 Council

House Sales in BB5 4RF

Yearly House Sales for BB5 4RF
YearHighLowAverageSales
2017£550£550£5501
2018£140,000£140,000£140,0002
2023£135,500£135,500£135,5001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 4RF Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BB5 4RF
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY1.75 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Asda
Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA2.35 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Aldi
Iceland, Cornhill, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX2.42 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Iceland
Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW2.66 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Iceland
Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT3.19 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 4RF Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BB5 4RF
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY3.18 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Grimshaw Retail Park
Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG6.74 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Manchester Road
Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA11.16 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge
Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX11.52 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BB5 4RF
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY1.09 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY
McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR1.84 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR
McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB3.20 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB
McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ3.39 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ

KFC Restaurants near BB5 4RF
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ0.91 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road
KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR1.84 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout
KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ2.90 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road
KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE3.35 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to KFC Blackburn - The Mall
KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF6.33 miles Directions from BB5 4RF to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook