BB5 5UL postcode in Altham, Lancashire
BB5 5UL is a postcode in Altham, in the Altham ward of Hyndburn. It is in the Hyndburn parliamentary constituency and the Lancashire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BB5 5UL is, and what is near it
- BB5 5UL
- Other postcodes in BB5 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7918, longitude -2.3493)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BB5 5UL?
- HyndburnDistrict council Hyndburn: bins, council tax, planning
- LancashireCounty council Lancashire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BB5 5UL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LancashirePolice force area
- HyndburnParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sarah Smith (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sarah Smith
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BB5 5UL?
Every home and business at BB5 5UL can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Hyndburn: 94%
Hyndburn: 99%
The line marks the figure across Hyndburn.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BB5 5UL?
BinDayBuddy does not read Hyndburn Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Hyndburn Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BB5 5UL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BB5 5UL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Hyndburn
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BB5 5UL: 912 properties in Hyndburn are at high risk (2% of all its properties). All the figures for Hyndburn
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BB5 5UL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BB5 5UL?
Homes in BB5 5 sold for a typical £161,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 123 sales, up 7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £260,500 22 sales
- Semi-detached £184,000 40 sales
- Terraced £112,500 60 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BB5 district: a typical £140,000 from 638 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BB5 5UL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in BB5 5UL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 20 January 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at BB5 5UL
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at BB5 5UL. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BB5 5UL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 850 homes in the neighbourhood around BB5 5UL. The largest share of them, 31%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (47%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Hyndburn for 2026‑27: £2,466. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,644 (band A) to £4,110 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,192.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 90 (11%) | £1,644 |
| Band B | about 210 (25%) | £1,918 |
| Band C | about 260 (31%) | £2,192 |
| Band D | about 240 (28%) | £2,466 |
| Band E | about 40 (5%) | £3,014 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,562 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,110 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,932 |
When the homes were built
- 11% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 1% 1965 to 1982
- 33% 1983 to 1999
- 47% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Hyndburn before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BB5 5UL is in (ONS area E01025033), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest open schools to BB5 5UL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BB5 5UL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BB5 5UL is Huncoat Rail Station, 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Huncoat Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
- Hapton Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Walton Arms, 51 m away.
More stations near BB5 5UL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BB5 5UL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Padiham Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01282 731333 2.5 kmCycle
- The Clayton Medical Ctr. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0844 477 1761 3.0 kmCycle
- Great Harwood Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01254 617570 3.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BB5 5UL?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of BB5 5UL on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest to the centre of BB5 5UL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Synergy Dental Clinic Burnley Phone 01282 775552 2.2 kmCycle
- Padiham Dental Limited Phone 01904 763458 2.7 kmCycle
- Padiham Dental Practice Phone 01282 771644 2.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BB5 5UL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Burnley General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01254 263555 8.2 kmDrive
- Laurie Solomon Renal Centre Phone 01727 737680 9.5 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BB5 5UL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Meadow Lodge Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 772596 1.9 kmCycle
- Edgar Street Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01254 872119 2.0 kmCycle
- Wordsworth House Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 770101 2.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BB5 5UL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Read & Simonstone Pharmacy Mon and Tue 9am to 5pm; Wed 9am to 1pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01282 771160 1.6 kmCycle
- Huncoat Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01254 238823 2.1 kmCycle
- Padiham Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:15pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01282 771386 2.6 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BB5 5UL?
The nearest vets to the centre of BB5 5UL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Myerscoughs 3.8 kmCycle
- Taylored Pet Therapies 4.0 kmCycle
- Mearley Veterinary Surgery 4.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BB5 5UL in a conservation area?
The centre of BB5 5UL is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BB5 5UL?
Police.uk records 2 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BB5 5UL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BB5 5UL
- Ward
- Altham
- Parish
- Altham
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Altham
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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