BB6 8BW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BW) 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 BB6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BW.
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 BB6 8BW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB6 8BW postcode have the street address of The Dales
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB6 8BW postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!
BB6 8BW is within the village of Langho.
The BB6 8BW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB6 8BW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BB6 8BW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.8010969207 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.47060412716 |
Retail and Shopping near BB6 8BW
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
WHALLEY NEW ROAD
BLACKBURN
2.50
BB1 9SR
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CHURCH STREET
BLACKBURN
GREAT HARWOOD
2.76
BB6 7NF
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BLACKBURN ROAD
BLACKBURN
GREAT HARWOOD
2.77
BB6 7DF
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SHEAR BROW
BLACKBURN
2.85
BB1 8DS
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Great Harwood
2.77
ESE
112.18
Rishton
3.15
SE
136.94
Blackburn
3.56
S
187.23
Longridge
5.84
WNW
291.35
Clitheroe
6.14
NNE
33.56
Padiham
6.41
E
89.82
Bamber Bridge
9.21
WSW
238.46
Fulwood
9.97
W
266.10
Nelson
10.65
ENE
76.30
Leyland
12.03
SW
230.01
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rishton
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 82.00% NW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 43.00% WNW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Light rain shower (night) 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 43.00% WNW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 42.00% WNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00% NW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% WNW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00% W 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00% WSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00% WSW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 74.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 90.00% SW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 89.00% WSW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Heavy rain shower (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 53.00% W 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% W 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 52.00% WSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 93.00% SW 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 87.00% WSW 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Heavy rain shower (day) 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 62.00% WSW 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain shower (day) 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 61.00% W 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain shower (night) 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 62.00% W 20 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain shower (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 40.00% W 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain shower (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 39.00% W 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain shower (night) 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00% W 20 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 56.00% W 22 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain shower (day) 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 57.00% W 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 59.00% WNW 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00% WNW 22 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00% WNW 20 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00% WNW 18 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 21.400 Median Mbps 22.200 Maximum Mbps 30.970
BB6 8BW has an average download speed of 21.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
382 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (45,217) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,139,042) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 3.000 Median Mbps 2.700 Maximum Mbps 5.300
BB6 8BW has an average upload speed of 3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
902 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (42,878) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,140,861) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
Address: St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8EQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01254247157
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Address: Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01254247156
Salesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Salesbury Church of England Primary School, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9EQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01254244580
Nearest Dentists
WILPSHIRE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 791 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
THE MACFARLANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 33A KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
ELLISON AND GRIFFITHS
Address: 83 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SW
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 334 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
LANGHO PHARMACY
Address: 1D EAST VIEW TERRACE, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, BB6 8BX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247750
BROWNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 782 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 371 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9SP
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51495
E B HOLDEN PHARMACY
Address: 9-11 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QL
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 886178
LAMMACK PHARMACY
Address: 5 WHINNEY LANE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7BX
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582424
MY PHARMACY
Address: HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 882800
Nearest Opticians
KASBIL DOMICILIARY CARE
Address: 52 KNOWSLEY ROAD WEST, CLAYTON LE DALE, BLACKBURN, BB1 9PW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
IDEAL EYECARE
Address: 775 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL CARE LTD
Address: 41 YEW TREE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7DW
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (GREAT HARWOOD)
Address: 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
EYES OF HARWOOD
Address: 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP LTD
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BROWNHILL SURGERY
Address: 788-790 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247477
BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE
Address: 367 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9SR
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 360158
GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE (GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE)
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
GREAT HARWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617570
WHALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SL
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 823273
Transport Links
Train Stations
Langho
Address: Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZ
Postcode: BB6 8EZ
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.96 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Address: Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP
Postcode: BB1 9BP
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.49 miles
Whalley (Lancashire)
Address: Whalley station, Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE
Postcode: BB7 9SE
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.87 miles
Rishton
Address: Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY
Postcode: BB1 4EY
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.31 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.79 miles
Clitheroe
Address: Clitheroe station, Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED
Postcode: BB7 2ED
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.89 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M65 J7Distance: 5.77 milesDriving Time: 12.61 minutesM65 J5Distance: 8.00 milesDriving Time: 13.20 minutesM65 J8Distance: 8.29 milesDriving Time: 15.04 minutesM65 J4Distance: 9.66 milesDriving Time: 14.80 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Ribble Valley Member or Parliament 
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Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2017 £337,500 £285,750 £311,625 2 2019 £290,000 £290,000 £290,000 1 2020 £233,500 £233,500 £233,500 1 2022 £335,000 £335,000 £335,000 1 2024 £295,000 £295,000 £295,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near BB6 8BW Supermarket Distance Directions Morrisons, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AL 4.71 miles Directions to Morrisons Tesco, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AT 4.86 miles Directions to Tesco Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT 4.94 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT 4.94 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA 5.30 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near BB6 8BW Burger King Distance Directions Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY 4.07 miles Directions to Grimshaw Retail Park Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ 9.15 miles Directions to Unit 8 Fullwood Central Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG 9.17 miles Directions to Manchester Road Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA 9.85 miles Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge
Mcdonald's Restaurants near BB6 8BW Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR 3.41 miles Directions to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ 3.65 miles Directions to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF 4.09 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY 4.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY
KFC Restaurants near BB6 8BW Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR 3.41 miles Directions to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE 3.63 miles Directions to KFC Blackburn - The Mall KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF 4.09 miles Directions to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ 4.45 miles Directions to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ 4.75 miles Directions to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHALLEY NEW ROAD | BLACKBURN | 2.50 | BB1 9SR | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCH STREET | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 2.76 | BB6 7NF | View on Google Maps |
| BLACKBURN ROAD | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 2.77 | BB6 7DF | View on Google Maps |
| SHEAR BROW | BLACKBURN | 2.85 | BB1 8DS | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood | 2.77 | ESE | 112.18 |
| Rishton | 3.15 | SE | 136.94 |
| Blackburn | 3.56 | S | 187.23 |
| Longridge | 5.84 | WNW | 291.35 |
| Clitheroe | 6.14 | NNE | 33.56 |
| Padiham | 6.41 | E | 89.82 |
| Bamber Bridge | 9.21 | WSW | 238.46 |
| Fulwood | 9.97 | W | 266.10 |
| Nelson | 10.65 | ENE | 76.30 |
| Leyland | 12.03 | SW | 230.01 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rishton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 82.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 74.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 90.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 53.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 93.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 87.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 62.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 61.00% | W 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 62.00% | W 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 40.00% | W 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 56.00% | W 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 59.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 21.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.970 |
BB6 8BW has an average download speed of 21.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
382 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (45,217) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,139,042) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 3.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.300 |
BB6 8BW has an average upload speed of 3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
902 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (42,878) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,140,861) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
Address: St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8EQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01254247157
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Address: Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01254247156
Salesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Salesbury Church of England Primary School, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9EQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01254244580
Nearest Dentists
WILPSHIRE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 791 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
THE MACFARLANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 33A KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
ELLISON AND GRIFFITHS
Address: 83 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SW
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 334 WHALLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 6NN
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
LANGHO PHARMACY
Address: 1D EAST VIEW TERRACE, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, BB6 8BX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247750
BROWNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 782 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 371 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9SP
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 51495
E B HOLDEN PHARMACY
Address: 9-11 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QL
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 886178
LAMMACK PHARMACY
Address: 5 WHINNEY LANE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7BX
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582424
MY PHARMACY
Address: HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 882800
Nearest Opticians
KASBIL DOMICILIARY CARE
Address: 52 KNOWSLEY ROAD WEST, CLAYTON LE DALE, BLACKBURN, BB1 9PW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
IDEAL EYECARE
Address: 775 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL CARE LTD
Address: 41 YEW TREE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7DW
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
PAUL NUTTALL OPTOMETRISTS (GREAT HARWOOD)
Address: 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
EYES OF HARWOOD
Address: 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP LTD
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SP
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BROWNHILL SURGERY
Address: 788-790 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 9BA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 247477
BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE
Address: 367 WHALLEY NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 9SR
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 360158
GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE (GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE)
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
GREAT HARWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617570
WHALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 KING STREET, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 9SL
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 823273
Transport Links
Train Stations
Langho
Address: Langho station, off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZ
Postcode: BB6 8EZ
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.96 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire
Address: Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station, Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP
Postcode: BB1 9BP
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.49 miles
Whalley (Lancashire)
Address: Whalley station, Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE
Postcode: BB7 9SE
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.87 miles
Rishton
Address: Rishton station, Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY
Postcode: BB1 4EY
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.31 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.79 miles
Clitheroe
Address: Clitheroe station, Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED
Postcode: BB7 2ED
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.89 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Ribble Valley |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Maya Ellis |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £337,500 | £285,750 | £311,625 | 2 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £233,500 | £233,500 | £233,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AL | 4.71 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7AT | 4.86 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 4.94 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Whitebirk Drive, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HT | 4.94 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BLACKBURN, BB6 7UA | 5.30 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.07 miles | Directions to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 9.15 miles | Directions to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 9.17 miles | Directions to Manchester Road |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 9.85 miles | Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 3.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 4.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF |
| McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY | 4.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Hyndburn Road, ACCRINGTON, BB5 1PY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 3.41 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 3.63 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 4.09 miles | Directions to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.45 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 4.75 miles | Directions to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |