POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BB1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BB1 currently groups 867 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Blackburn with Darwen. Aggregate median sold price reads at £152,000 across 3,993 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 88.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.9% and 5G reaches 32.7% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 39 school rows for shortlist review.
Live postcode rollup with area connectivity and planning context | Sold prices through 26 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024 · Mobile source year 2025
- Matched postcodes 867Live postcode rows grouped under BB1
- Median sold price in BB1, last 5 years £152,000Based on 3,993 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Jun 2026
- Best-fit area Blackburn with DarwenUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 39 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in BB1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,993 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Jun 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 88.8%Gigabit availability is 88.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.9%, with 5G at 32.7% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Blackburn with Darwen in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
39 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 39 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,115 mapped stopsBlackburn with Darwen currently links 1,115 mapped transport stops, including 28 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BB1.
Local business
Score 100/100Blackburn with Darwen currently links 395 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 96 food and drink, 73 nightlife, 70 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,625 online job adverts observedBlackburn with Darwen local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,586 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BB11 1ER, Burnley and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Median sold price in BB1, last 5 years
£152,000
Strong sample. Based on 3,993 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Jun 2026.
Built from 867 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BB1, with best-fit area context in Blackburn with Darwen.
Local business
BB1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
96 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (51), restaurant (23), cafe (22).
Amenity group
Nightlife
73 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (69), bar (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
70 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (55), beauty (15).
Amenity group
Grocery
67 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (38), supermarket (16), butcher (7).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
prefix match
BB11 1ER
BB11 1ER, Burnley
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BB10 4AS
BB10 4AS, Burnley
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BB10 4BA
BB10 4BA, Burnley
outcode match
BB1 8NE
BB1 8NE, Blackburn with Darwen
outcode match
BB1 8FD
BB1 8FD, Blackburn with Darwen
prefix match
BB12 7FG
BB12 7FG, Burnley
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BB11 3LP
BB11 3LP, Burnley
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BB12 6BT
BB12 6BT, Burnley
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BB11 2LH
BB11 2LH, Burnley
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BB10 2SZ
BB10 2SZ, Burnley
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BB11 4LB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary option in BB11 3HP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BB11 2DL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BB11 1ER before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BB1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BB1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BB1.
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