BB1 8LF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LF) 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 BB1.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB1 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LF.
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 BB1 8LF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB1 8LF postcode have the street address of Petrel Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB1 8LF postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
BB1 8LF is within the town of Blackburn.
The BB1 8LF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB1 8LF are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in BB1 8LF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.7625794733 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.49163748244 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Blackburn
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | N 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 24.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 24.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 192.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BB1 8LF has an average download speed of 192.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
103 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
97% of postcodes (1,144,688) have slower broadband speeds.
3% of postcodes (39,850) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BB1 8LF has an average upload speed of 17.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,973 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (986,567) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (191,101) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Cedars Primary School
Address: Cedars Primary School, St. James's Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8HQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01254261609
Brookhouse Primary School
Address: Brookhouse Primary School, Troy Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6NY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01254666050
Daisyfield Primary School
Address: Daisyfield Primary School, Clinton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5LB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 0125452108
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Withers Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01254291250
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Robinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5PE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01254277350
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Trinity Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0125457582
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Address: St Michael With St John CofE Primary School, Swallow Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6LE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01254665190
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LQ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01254580462
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1SN
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01254698413
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Address: Roe Lee Park Primary School, Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9RP
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 0125456297
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn, Earl Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8EG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01254698335
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01254249892
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School, Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01254249462
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Lynwood Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6HQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0125454851
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Address: St Silas's CofE Primary School, St Silas Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6JP
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Address: Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01254667449
Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School
Address: Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School, Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
The Olive School Blackburn
Address: The Olive School Blackburn, Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QQ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 0125454070
Lammack Primary School
Address: Lammack Primary School, Lammack Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8LH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01254698584
England Secondary Schools
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Address: Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School, Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01254918670
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Address: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DF
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01254686300
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Address: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01254604000
Pleckgate High School
Address: Pleckgate High School, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01254249134
Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College
Address: Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn College, Harrison Centre, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 0125455144
Nearest Dentists
BANK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 57 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6AY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 334 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
AP SMILECARE
Address: 109 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6BJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BARBARA CASTLE WAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
NEW BANK ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 44 NEW BANK ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6JW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
BLACKBURN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 19 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 174 SHEAR BROW, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 8DZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51384
LAMMACK PHARMACY
Address: 5 WHINNEY LANE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7BX
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582424
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 371 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9SP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51495
WHALLEY RANGE COHENS
Address: 63 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6EA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 665941
WHALLEY RANGE PHARMACY
Address: 1 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6DX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 54988
GRANVILLE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 37 GRANVILLE ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6HD
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
OPTICAL CARE LTD
Address: 41 YEW TREE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7DW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 40 LIMBRICK, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 8AB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE SHOP (BLACKBURN)
Address: 216 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
NEW BANK OPTICAL
Address: 26 NEW BANK ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 6JW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
VALLI GROUP (RICHMOND TERRACE)
Address: 20 RICHMOND TERRACE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 7BL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
HAROON AHMED LIMITED
Address: 11 MERLIN ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 7BA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SHIFA SURGERY
Address: BANGOR STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6DY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617440
BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE
Address: 367 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9SR
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 360158
OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 LIME STREET, BLACKBURN, BB1 7EP
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 287070
FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: BARBARA CASTLE WAY HC, SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617301
LARKHILL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BARBARA CASTLE WAY HEALTH CENTRE, SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
THE MONTAGUE PRACTICE
Address: BARBARA CASTLE WAY HEALTH CENTRE, SIMMONS STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 1AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 245040
Transport Links
Train Stations
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Address: Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP
Postcode: BB1 9BP
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.32 miles
Blackburn
Address: Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Postcode: BB1 1EX
Line: East Lancashire line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.22 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs)
Address: Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
Postcode: BB2 2QY
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.92 miles
Rishton
Address: Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY
Postcode: BB1 4EY
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.92 miles
Cherry Tree
Address: Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ
Postcode: BB2 2TZ
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.32 miles
Pleasington
Address: Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ
Postcode: BB2 5JQ
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.06 miles
Church & Oswaldtwistle
Address: Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP
Postcode: BB5 0DP
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.20 miles
Langho
Address: Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZ
Postcode: BB6 8EZ
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.43 miles
Huncoat
Address: Huncoat station, Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT
Postcode: BB5 6LT
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.99 miles
Accrington
Address: Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ
Postcode: BB5 1LJ
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.01 miles
Whalley (Lancashire)
Address: Whalley station, Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE
Postcode: BB7 9SE
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.35 miles
Darwen
Address: Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE
Postcode: BB3 0DE
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.59 miles
Hapton
Address: Hapton station, Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG
Postcode: BB12 7LG
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.27 miles
Burnley Barracks
Address: Burnley Barracks station, Junction Street, Burnley Barracks, Lancashire, BB12 0HG
Postcode: BB12 0HG
Line: East Lancashire line|Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.74 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 14 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Petrel Close, Blackburn, which have the BB1 8LF Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Blackburn |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Adnan Hussain |
| Political Party | Independent |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Blackburn with Darwen 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 and reading | Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £145,900 | £149,600 | £147,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £120,000 | £170,000 | £145,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Montague Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1EH | 1.42 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Salford, BLACKBURN, BB1 5BE | 1.78 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Whalley Banks, BLACKBURN, BB2 1NU | 2.04 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Asda, Grimshaw Retail Park, BLACKBURN, BB2 3DY | 2.40 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Tesco, Hill Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HF | 2.47 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 1.51 miles | Directions to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 7.84 miles | Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 8.57 miles | Directions to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 8.63 miles | Directions to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 1.00 miles | Directions to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 2.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 3.40 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 0.99 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 1.98 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.01 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 4.47 miles | Directions to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 6.65 miles | Directions to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |