BB2 7ED
a primarily residential postcode in Blackburn, Lancashire
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.7698 / 53°46'11"N
Longitude: -2.4997 / 2°29'58"W
OS Eastings: 367160
OS Northings: 430493
OS Grid: SD671304
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR BSZV.MD
Mapcode Global: WH96V.KHWW
Plus Code: 9C5VQG92+W4
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83ss04
What Three Birds: hawfinch.diver.bustard
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Barker Lane, Mellor, Blackburn BB2 7ED
Summary
BB2 7ED is a primarily residential postcode in Blackburn, Lancashire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and E.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached, detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £117,278 to £533,034 with an average of £293,916.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1930 and 1949 and 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.
Commercial rateable values range from £2,700 to £11,250 with an average of £6,250. The most common recorded business types are Workshop and Car Showroom.
In the 2011 census, there were 105 people resident in BB2 7ED, of which 55 were male and 50 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 7ED is in the Blackburn travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the East Lancashire Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BB2 7ED is approximately 172m (564ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in BB2 7ED
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BB2 7ED
1c3: Rural Residents - Ageing Rural Dwellers - Detached Rural Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BB2 7ED
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BB2 7ED include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Lidl, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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BB2 7ED at other websites
- Air quality forecast for BB2 7ED at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at BB2 7ED at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near BB2 7ED at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BB2 7ED at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BB2 7ED at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BB2 7ED at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near BB2 7ED at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near BB2 7ED at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BB2 7ED at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BB2 7ED 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.
District Council
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Ward
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
Councillors
Susan Bibby (Conservative)
Stuart Alan Hirst (Conservative)
County Council
Lancashire
Electoral Division
Ribble Valley South West
County Councillor
Alan Schofield (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Ribble Valley
MP
Nigel Evans (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BB2 7ED.
- 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 7ED.
Primary
Lammack Primary School
Lammack Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8LH
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Outstanding
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Outstanding
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Earl Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8EG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9RP
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Needs improvement
Secondary
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Witton Park High School
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HT
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Norden High School and Sports College
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School
Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
