About Moorcroft
Moorcroft is a street located in the town of Blackburn. It uses the postcode BB3 0RY. The street has a length of approximately 113 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Blackburn with Darwen is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Blackburn with Darwen (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 2902491 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 182.67 miles North West from central London., 18.94 miles North West from Manchester, 26.4 miles South East from Lancaster and 30.4 miles North East from Liverpool.
MOORCROFT is within the Post Town of DARWEN
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Moorcroft
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Blackburn South M65 J4 Address: Off Eccleshill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.26 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Blackburn M65 Address: Darwen Motorway Service Area, Commercial Rd, M65 Motorway, Blackburn with Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0AT Telephone: 0871 984 6122 Visit Hotel Page |
0.61 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Chorley North Address: Malthouse Farm Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.05 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Preston Chorley Address: 472 Preston Rd, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JD Telephone: 0871 984 6172 Visit Hotel Page |
7.12 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Preston South Address: Reedfield Place, Walton Summit Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.68 |
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Map of Moorcroft
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002627 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Moorcroft |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £190,000 | £175,000 | £178,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Leigh Sales & Lettings | Office 20, Blackburn Rovers Business Centre, Ewood Park, Blackburn,BB2 4JF | Visit Website |
| Proctors Estate Agency | 238-240 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1PX | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 207-209 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AU | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Moorcroft | |
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| Latitude | 53.719017 |
| Longitude | -2.466896 |
| OS Easting (X): | 369192 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 424860 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD692249 |
Roads that have a Junction with Moorcroft
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Milking Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
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| Sunset | 19:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Stonyhurst 22 September 2024 at 16:00 (9.05 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.2°C (94.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00063513 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 37.85 |
| Area Population | 1767.00 |
| Male Population | 907.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 860.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012597 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackburn with Darwen 013B |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002627 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackburn with Darwen 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Blackburn Ewood |
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| Bolton Rd/Livesey Rd, Ewood Mill, Blackburn, BB2 4LQ |
| 01254665476 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blackburn Ewood |
| Iceland Darwen |
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| School Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1BE |
| 01254701615 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Darwen |
| Asda Darwen |
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| School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE |
| 01254 342600 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Darwen |
| Asda Blackburn |
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| Lower Audley Re. Park Grimshaw Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY |
| 01254 690104 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Blackburn |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01254 - Blackburn |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 | N | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blackburn with Darwen |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| King William Street, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire &BB1 7DY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01254 585 585 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Rossendale and Darwen |
| The Member of Parliament is Andy MacNae |
| Details for the MP Andy MacNae on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andy MacNae on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andy MacNae won with a majority of 5,628 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,440 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Blackburn South & Lower Darwen Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lower Darwen Primary School
Address: Lower Darwen Primary School, Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RB
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: 0125455639
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01254698656
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, St Albans Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HY
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01254701336
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Address: Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01254296400
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Address: St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01254701616
Meadowhead Junior School
Address: Meadowhead Junior School, Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01254209871
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Address: Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy, St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01254703260
Avondale Primary School
Address: Avondale Primary School, Durham Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1NN
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01254703449
England Secondary Schools
Darwen Vale High School
Address: Darwen Vale High School, Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01254223000
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Address: Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio, Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01254819567
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Blackburn Hospital |
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| Address: Haslingden Road, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01254 263555 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.86 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Blackburn Hospital |
| BMI The Beardwood Hospital |
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| Address: Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AE, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01254 507607 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Beardwood Hospital |
| Accrington Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Accrington Victoria Community Hospital, Haywood Road, Accrington, BB5 6AS, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01254 359003 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Accrington Victoria Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 330 - 334 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0AA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
BLUE SKY DENTAL CARE
Address: 93 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DEPT OF SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY
Address: HASLINGDEN ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 3HH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 204-206 BOLTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4HU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
DARWENSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
DARWEN ORTHODONTICS
Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, BB3 2RJ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ROMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: OFF FISHMOOR DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 3UY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282777
HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY
Address: 153 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 701961
PRICHARD STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1A PRITCHARD STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 3PF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
ST GEORGES SURGERY
Address: ST GEORGE'S SURGERY, 62 HASLINGDEN ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 3HS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 584888
DR A ALAM'S BRANCH PRACTICE
Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 3EH
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 772290
THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE
Address: SHADSWORTH HOUSE, SHADSWORTH ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2HR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 618018
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
FISHMOOR PHARMACY
Address: 49 FISHMOOR DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BB2 3UY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 663919
BEEHIVE PHARMACY
Address: BEEHIVE TRADING PARK, HASLINGDEN ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2EE
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 53585
KARIMS PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 3 PRITCHARD STREET, BLACKBURN, BB2 3PF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 680890
CURO PHARMACY
Address: ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTR, 62 HASLINGDEN ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 660473
SHADSWORTH PHARMACY
Address: 221 SHADSWORTH ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 2HR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 691771
GELOO BROTHERS LTD
Address: 13 UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 705849
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Darwen Station is 1.45 miles away.
Address: Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE
Darwen is situated on the Ribble Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Darwen Station is an unstaffed station.
Mill Hill (Lancs) Station is 1.82 miles away.
Address: Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
Mill Hill (Lancs) is situated on the East Lancashire line and is managed by Northern.
Mill Hill (Lancs) Station is an unstaffed station.