blackburn BB6 Postcodes

Blackburn (BB6)

The BB6 postcode area is located in the Blackburn postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 692 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the BB6 postcode area, including Accrington, Barnoldswick, Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, Rossendale which come under the local authority of the Hyndburn Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in BB6 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 BB6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The BB6 postcode is within the Blackburn district of the United Kingdom. It covers parts of Blackburn, Great Harwood, Pleasington and around 96,000 properties. It is estimated that around 193,000 people live within the BB6 postcode, with a further 27,000 people being employed there. The main employers in the area are Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the NHS and some large companies including Bowker BMW.

The BB6 postcode is located on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and the surrounding countryside is renowned as some of the most beautiful in the region. The BBC provides a radio service to the area, which includes local reports and news.

The area is home to popular tourist attractions, including Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, McDougall Studios and Bolton Heritage Trust Museum, as well as two great outdoor adventure play parks. The area is well-serviced for transport, located near two main roads and two motorway junctions and served by two railway stations.

The area contains large open moorland and golf courses, as well as several large parks, public gardens, a lake and a nature reserve. The landscape provides popular recreational areas, including walking, running and cycling. With many wooded areas it is also home to a wealth of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits and a variety of birds.

The BB6 postcode has an excellent schooling system, with a variety of good primary and secondary schools. Central Blackburn itself is a traditional shopping district and contains a westernised market area with a Chinatown. There are also a number of culture and recreational activities, such as cinemas, theatres, art galleries, libraries, a leisure centre and a variety of places to eat and drink.

Within the postcode, there are a number of small businesses offering services from professional gardening to finance and property rental. There is also a thriving community spirit, and many initiatives that are making the BB6 area a safer and more enjoyable place to live.

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