BB5 2ST 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 (2ST) 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 BB5 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ST.
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 2ST postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB5 2ST postcode have the street address of The Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB5 2ST postcode is home to a bustling 40 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ACCRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB5 2ST is within the village of Rising Bridge.
The BB5 2ST postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB5 2ST are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in BB5 2ST are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB5 2ST
The telephone area code for BB5 2ST is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates for BB5 2ST
| Latitude | 53.7254296607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.32965869703 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB5 2ST Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB5 2ST
| Average Mbps | 23.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 25.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.840 |
BB5 2ST has an average download speed of 23.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
396 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (54,504) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,129,741) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB5 2ST
| Average Mbps | 4.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.200 |
BB5 2ST has an average upload speed of 4.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (62,714) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,120,030) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BB5 2ST Postcode
England Primary Schools
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School, Church Avenue, Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2RQ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01254234074
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: 0.11 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: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01706214134
Haslingden Primary School
Address: Haslingden Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4BJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01706215947
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Address: Haslingden Broadway Primary School, Broadway, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4EH
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01706229832
England Secondary Schools
The Hollins
Address: The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB5 2ST
BAXENDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 522 MANCHESTER ROAD, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2RG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
HASLINGDEN DENTAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: 64 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5TE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
ROSSENDALE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 BURNLEY ROAD, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 8HH
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EH
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
OAK HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 34 CHURCH STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2ED
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 WARNER STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1HN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB5 2ST
BAXENDEN PHARMACY
Address: 514-516 MANCHESTER ROAD, BAXENDEN, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2RG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 388006
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 11 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 216429
WELL
Address: 27 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 214120
CRAWSHAWBOOTH PHARMACY
Address: 572 BURNLEY ROAD, CRAWSHAWBOOTH, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 8AJ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 213714
RAWTENSTALL PHARMACY
Address: ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, BURNLEY ROAD, RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE, BB4 8HH
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 215654
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SYKE STREET, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 6LY
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB5 2ST
BURGESS & WORDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 18 DEARDENGATE, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5QJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
DAVID GOULD OPTICIANS LTD (HASLINGDEN)
Address: 41 DEARDENGATE, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5QN
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
5883 RAWTENSTALL
Address: ASDA STORES LIMITED, LOWER MILL, ST MARY'S WAY, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 8EL
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
PHILIP PRATT OPTICIANS
Address: 23 ABBEY STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1EN
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 17 DUTTON STREET, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 1JT
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (RAWTENSTALL)
Address: 2 ST MARYS TERRACE, RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 8SQ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB5 2ST
PEEL HOUSE BAXENDEN
Address: 10 SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, BAXENDEN, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, BB5 2PZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
ROSSENDALE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 27 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 226705
HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE LTD
Address: HASLINGDEN HEALTH CENTRE, MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 605115
HAZELVALLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 7-9 MANCHESTER ROAD, HASLINGDEN, ROSSENDALE, BB4 5SL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 253700
ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BURNLEY ROAD, RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE, LANCASHIRE, BB4 8HH
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 213060
PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ACCRINGTON PALS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1 PARADISE STREET, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2EJ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near BB5 2ST
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BB5 2ST
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB5 2ST Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hyndburn Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sara Britcliffe |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB5 2ST Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Rossendale District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Rossendale District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rossendale District at the following link Rossendale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Rossendale 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 Rossendale 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 2ST 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.
Libraries - Lancashire County CouncilPostcodes near the BB5 2ST Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB5 2ST Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Syke Street, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6LY | 3.59 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Tesco |
| Asda, Holly Mount Way, ROSSENDALE, BB4 8EE | 3.75 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Asda |
| Iceland, Swanney Lodge Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6HD | 3.78 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Iceland |
| Aldi, Swanney Lodge Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6HW | 3.81 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Aldi |
| Iceland, Eastgate, ACCRINGTON, BB5 6PW | 3.92 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB5 2ST Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 5.28 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Manchester Road |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 6.18 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 9.15 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 9.49 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to Bridgehall Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 0.13 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX | 2.35 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 2.87 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 5.12 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 3.02 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 5.12 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 5.75 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 6.48 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Colne Road, BURNLEY, BB10 1DY | 6.61 miles | Directions from BB5 2ST to KFC Burnley - Colne Road |