BB1 2LR
a primarily residential postcode in Lancashire
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.7312 / 53°43'52"N
Longitude: -2.429 / 2°25'44"W
OS Eastings: 371795
OS Northings: 426174
OS Grid: SD717261
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR CTG9.X6
Mapcode Global: WH972.NGJY
Plus Code: 9C5VPHJC+F9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sr85
What Three Birds: albatross.wigeon.crake
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Summary
BB1 2LR is a primarily residential postcode in Lancashire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are C and E.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £85,093 to £528,210 with an average of £216,782.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
The average commercial rateable value is £1,850. The most common recorded business type is Garage.
In the 2011 census, there were 32 people resident in BB1 2LR, of which 18 were male and 14 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
BB1 2LR is in the Blackburn travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the East Lancashire Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BB1 2LR is approximately 205m (673ft) above sea level.
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Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BB1 2LR
1b2: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural White-Collar Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BB1 2LR
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
0/10 (Nonexistent)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near BB1 2LR include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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BB1 2LR at other websites
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- Listed Buildings near BB1 2LR at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BB1 2LR at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BB1 2LR at British Beaches
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BB1 2LR at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BB1 2LR are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Hyndburn Borough Council
Ward
St Oswald's
Councillors
Susan Hayes (Conservative)
Zak Khan (Conservative)
Marlene Haworth (Conservative)
County Council
Lancashire
Electoral Division
Oswaldtwistle
County Councillor
Peter Britcliffe (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Hyndburn
MP
Sara Britcliffe (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BB1 2LR.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BB1 2LR.
Primary
Shadsworth Junior School
Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2ET
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2DR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Belthorn Academy Primary School
Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Shadsworth Infant School
Rothesay Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EL
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Good
St Antony's RC Primary School
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HP
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Needs improvement
Secondary
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HT
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School
Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Norden High School and Sports College
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF
Studio School
Ages 13 - 19
Good
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Queen's Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
Government Statistical Service (GSS) Codes for BB1 2LR
