BB2 5LL
a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Cherry Tree, Blackburn
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.7337 / 53°44'1"N
Longitude: -2.5192 / 2°31'9"W
OS Eastings: 365847
OS Northings: 426498
OS Grid: SD658264
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR BTV8.D9
Mapcode Global: WH971.8DMZ
Plus Code: 9C5VPFMJ+F8
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rr76
What Three Birds: kittiwake.robin.buzzard
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Summary
BB2 5LL is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Cherry Tree, Blackburn. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are B and A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £35,673 to £390,000 with an average of £140,873.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1900 and 1929.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Commercial rateable values range from £2,425 to £10,500 with an average of £4,861. The most common recorded business types are Surgery and Offices.
Blackburn is a town, which had a population of 117,963 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 55 people resident in BB2 5LL, of which 28 were male and 27 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
BB2 5LL is in the Blackburn travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BB2 5LL is approximately 108m (354ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in BB2 5LL
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BB2 5LL
5b3: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Self-Sufficient Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BB2 5LL
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BB2 5LL include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Lidl, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Air quality forecast for BB2 5LL at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near BB2 5LL at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BB2 5LL at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BB2 5LL at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BB2 5LL at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near BB2 5LL at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near BB2 5LL at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BB2 5LL at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BB2 5LL 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 held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 6th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Ward
Livesey with Pleasington
Councillors
Derek Hardman (Conservative)
Mark Russell (Conservative)
Paul David Marrow (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Blackburn
MP
Kate Hollern (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BB2 5LL.
- 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 BB2 5LL.
Primary
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Meadowhead Infant School
Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4TT
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Good
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2RY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Griffin Park Primary School
Cavendish Place, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2PN
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Witton Park High School
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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
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
Norden High School and Sports College
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is high.
