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Blackburn (BB12)
The BB12 postcode area is located in the Blackburn postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 1176 individual postcodes.
There are 22 electoral wards in the BB12 postcode area, including Accrington, Barnoldswick, Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, Rossendale which come under the local authority of the Burnley Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in BB12 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 BB12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BB12 postcode is a postcode district located in Lancashire, England. It covers parts of the town of Burnley, as well as several other small villages and hamlets throughout the surrounding area.
The postcode district includes the town of Burnley itself, as well as the areas around Bull Hill, Worsthorne, Lane Bottom, Haggate, Brierfield, Reedley, and Fence.
BB12 is an area of mixed industrial, commercial, and residential development, mostly found around the centre of Burnley, and its outskirts. It is home to a few large industrial estates, and a number of small businesses.
The area has a few large schools and nurseries, including Habergham High School, Walshaw Primary School, and Endowed Schools. There is also a hospital at the centre of Burnley.
There are several recreational facilities in and around Burnley, including Thompson Park, Towneley Park, and Queen's Park. There are also many sports venues in the area, such as Turf Moor, the home ground of Burnley FC, and Turf Moor Leisure Centre.
BB12 contains two large retail parks, Central Retail Park, and St Peter's Retail Park. There are also smaller shopping malls around Burnley centre, and several traditional high street stores in the area.
The area is easily accessible by road, with the M65 motorway running through the centre of Burnley, allowing people to travel across Lancashire quickly. The postcode district is also served by the East Lancashire Railway, which stops at a number of stations within Burnley.
Generally, the area is very popular with families due to its good schools, relatively low crime rate, and good accessibility.
Demographics
Lancashire
BB12 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.
Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.
Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BB12 |
| Postal Town | Blackburn |
| MSOA Name | Burnley 003 |
| LSOA Name | Burnley 003D |
| County | Lancashire |
| Region | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Burnley |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BB12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BB12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.