Median sold price in BB18, last 5 years
£147,850
Strong sample. Based on 1,828 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Built from 410 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BB18, with best-fit area context in Pendle.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BB18 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BB18 currently groups 410 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Pendle. Aggregate median sold price reads at £147,850 across 1,828 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 84.7% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 98.8% and 5G reaches 18.4% 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 61 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 410 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 30 Jan 2026Broadband: Gigabit 84.7%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 61 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 410Live postcode rows grouped under BB18
- Median sold price in BB18, last 5 years £147,850Based on 1,828 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026
- Best-fit area PendleUsed 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 61 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 BB18, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 1,828 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 84.7%Gigabit availability is 84.7%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 98.8%, with 5G at 18.4% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Pendle in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
61 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 61 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
594 mapped stopsPendle currently links 594 mapped transport stops, including 9 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BB18.
Local business
Score 100/100Pendle currently links 289 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 95 food and drink, 58 nightlife, 53 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BB1 8NE, Blackburn with Darwen and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
BB18 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
95 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (44), cafe (29), restaurant (22).
Amenity group
Nightlife
58 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (52), bar (6).
Amenity group
Grocery
53 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (29), supermarket (11), bakery (6).
Amenity group
Personal services
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (26), beauty (3).
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
BB1 8NE
BB1 8NE, Blackburn with Darwen
prefix match
BB1 8FD
BB1 8FD, Blackburn with Darwen
prefix match
BB1 8AQ
BB1 8AQ, Blackburn with Darwen
prefix match
BB1 8FE
BB1 8FE, Blackburn with Darwen
prefix match
BB1 8FG
BB1 8FG, Blackburn with Darwen
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BB1 8RE
BB1 8RE, Blackburn with Darwen
outcode match
BB18 5AJ
BB18 5AJ, Pendle
prefix match
BB1 8FA
BB1 8FA, Blackburn with Darwen
outcode match
BB18 5FE
BB18 5FE, Pendle
outcode match
BB18 6DW
BB18 6DW, Pendle
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
Audley Infant School
Primary option in BB1 1SE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Audley Junior School
Primary option in BB1 1SE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Belthorn Academy Primary School
Primary option in BB1 2NY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BB1 8NE 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 BB18.
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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 BB18 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 BB18.
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