blackburn BB18 Postcodes

Blackburn (BB18)

The BB18 postcode area is located in the Blackburn postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 648 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the BB18 postcode area, including Accrington, Barnoldswick, Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, Rossendale which come under the local authority of the Pendle Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in BB18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BB18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BB18 postcode (in the Blackburn district) is located in the North West region of England in the country of the United Kingdom. It covers areas south of the River Ribble in Lancashire, including Simonstone, Fern Gore, Tosside, and Mitton. The postcode district is bounded by the BB5, BB6, and BB9 postcodes.

The towns in the BB18 postcode include Oswaldtwistle, Clayton-Le-Moors, Love Clough, and more. A wide variety of tourist attractions can be found including Eanam Wharf (an old mill used for trout fishing), Burnley Miniature Railway, Towneley Hall (a Grade I listed country house and public park), the East Lancashire Railway, and Darwen Town Hall (a 19th-century architectural landmark).

The postcode is home to many shopping centres, retail outlets, and supermarkets. These include the Mariners Shopping Centre in Oswaldtwistle, Morrisons in Clayton-Le-Moors, and Darwen Market. There are plenty of schools in the local area such as Mount Pleasant Primary School, Baxenden C of E Primary School, and The Hollins Technology College.

The BB18 postcode is close to the A666 motorway, connecting it to the M65 motorway. Public transport is also available, with regular bus services from Operators such as Centrebus, Burnley & Pendle, and Blackburn Bus Company.

In terms of leisure and sport, there are numerous football clubs in the area such as Accrington Stanley F.C. and Blackburn Rovers F.C., as well as golf clubs and cricket clubs. The local canals and rivers can be used for fishing, boating, and walking, while the numerous parks are used for activities like cycling and running. Other attractions include the Avro Heritage Trail, the Blackburn Cathedral, and the listed building Newtown Street Mills.

Local residents can even take advantage of amenities such as the banks, libraries, and health services and watch out for the numerous events taking place in the area such as the Ribble Valley Jazz Festival and the Darwen Gala. With its history, culture, and thriving economy, the BB18 postcode is an ideal place to live or visit whether you are looking for activities, amenities, or something else.

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