BB5 3SW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3SW) 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 BB5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB4 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SW.
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 BB5 3SW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB5 3SW postcode have the street address of Roundhill Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB5 3SW postcode is home to a bustling 35 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 3SW is within the town of Accrington.
The BB5 3SW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 3SW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in BB5 3SW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB5 3SW
The telephone area code for BB5 3SW is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates for BB5 3SW
| Latitude | 53.7229499354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.3514319152 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 3SW Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB5 3SW
| Average Mbps | 14.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.840 |
BB5 3SW has an average download speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
229 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (21,678) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,162,734) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB5 3SW
| Average Mbps | 1.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
BB5 3SW has an average upload speed of 1.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (28,610) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,155,184) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB5 3SW Postcode
England Primary Schools
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Address: St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School, Rising Bridge Road, Rising Bridge, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01706216706
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School
Address: Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School, Regent Street, Rossendale, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 5HQ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01706214134
Haslingden Primary School
Address: Haslingden Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4BJ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01706215947
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 3SW
BAXENDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 522 MANCHESTER ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2RG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
HASLINGDEN DENTAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: 64 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5TE
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 WARNER STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1HN
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 AVENUE PARADE, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 6PN
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 3SW
BAXENDEN PHARMACY
Address: 514-516 MANCHESTER ROAD, BAXENDEN, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2RG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 388006
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 11 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 216429
WELL
Address: 27 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 214120
PARADISE STREET PHARMACY
Address: 1A PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 871563
WYVERN PHARMA LTD
Address: 81 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 875008
RX HEALTH PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 22, RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RICHMOND STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 0RJ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 941024
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 3SW
DAVID GOULD OPTICIANS LTD (HASLINGDEN)
Address: 41 DEARDENGATE, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5QN
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
BURGESS & WORDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 18 DEARDENGATE, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5QJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
PHILIP PRATT OPTICIANS
Address: 23 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EN
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
ACCRINGTON EXTRA
Address: 2 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1LN
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ACCRINGTON)
Address: 7-8 BROADWAY, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EY
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 3SW
PEEL HOUSE BAXENDEN
Address: 10 SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, BAXENDEN, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2PZ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
ROSSENDALE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 27 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 226705
HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE LTD
Address: HASLINGDEN HEALTH CENTRE, MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 605115
HAZELVALLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 7-9 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 253700
PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ACCRINGTON PALS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1 PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ACCRINGTON PALS PHCC, 1 PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282282
Motorway Junctions near BB5 3SW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 3SW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 3SW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 3SW Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Hyndburn District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Hyndburn District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Hyndburn District at the following link Hyndburn District.How much is the Council Tax?
Hyndburn District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Hyndburn District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BB5 3SW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 3SW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Cornhill, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1EX | 3.61 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Iceland |
| Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW | 3.63 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Iceland |
| Aldi, Argyle Street, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1DA | 3.83 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Aldi |
| Tesco, Syke Street, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6LY | 3.94 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Tesco |
| Asda, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 4.04 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 3SW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 5.34 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 6.01 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Manchester Road |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 9.17 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 9.60 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to Bridgehall Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 0.80 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 2.51 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX | 2.90 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 4.39 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 2.61 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 4.39 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.90 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 5.67 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Colne Road, BURNLEY, BB10 1DY | 7.29 miles | Directions from BB5 3SW to KFC Burnley - Colne Road |