BB9 7BL postcode in Brierfield, Lancashire
BB9 7BL is a postcode in Brierfield, in the Whitefield & Walverden ward of Pendle. It is in the Pendle and Clitheroe parliamentary constituency and the Lancashire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BB9 7BL is, and what is near it
- BB9 7BL
- Other postcodes in BB9 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.8357, longitude -2.2297)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BB9 7BL?
- PendleDistrict council Pendle: 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 BB9 7BL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LancashirePolice force area
- Pendle and ClitheroeParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Jonathan Hinder (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Jonathan Hinder
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 BB9 7BL?
Every home and business at BB9 7BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Pendle: 94%
Pendle: 98%
The line marks the figure across Pendle.
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 BB9 7BL?
BinDayBuddy does not read Pendle Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Pendle 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 BB9 7BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 10 homes and businesses at BB9 7BL. 10 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
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 Pendle
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BB9 7BL: 1,149 properties in Pendle are at high risk (2.3% of all its properties). All the figures for Pendle
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 BB9 7BL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 05:45 on 22 October 2026.
- Pendle Water at Lomeshaye, Business Village and Industrial EstateFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Pendle Water at Lomeshaye, Business Village and Industrial Estate
- River Calder in east LancashireFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Calder in east Lancashire
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 05:45 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BB9 7BL?
Homes in BB9 7 sold for a typical £85,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 40 sales, up 9.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £77,750
- 12 months to August 2026
- £85,000
▲ up 9.3% on the 12 months before
Across the whole BB9 district: a typical £135,000 from 504 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 BB9 7BL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in BB9 7BL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 25 October 2024. 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
What council tax band are homes near BB9 7BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 780 homes in the neighbourhood around BB9 7BL. Over half of them (91%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (68%). 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 Pendle for 2026‑27: £2,640. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,760 (band A) to £2,347 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,760.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 710 (91%) | £1,760 |
| Band B | about 60 (8%) | £2,053 |
| Band C | about 10 (1%) | £2,347 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,640 |
| Band E | withheld | £3,227 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,814 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,400 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,280 |
When the homes were built
- 68% Before 1900
- 28% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Pendle 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 BB9 7BL is in (ONS area E01025229), 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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest open schools to BB9 7BL, 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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BB9 7BL is Nelson Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Nelson Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Brierfield Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Business Village, 92 m away.
More stations near BB9 7BL, 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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BB9 7BL, 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.
- Dr Jehangir (Sh) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 657680 750 mWalk
- Nelson Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 657710 750 mWalk
- Pwe Pendle Valley Mill Phone 01282 657657 750 mWalk
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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BB9 7BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Polar Network Charging point · 1 charger 800 mWalk
- Instavolt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- Instavolt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest to the centre of BB9 7BL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Yarnspinners Primary Healthcare Centre Phone 01772 695300 750 mWalk
- Nelson Centre Dental Practice Phone 07511 145618 950 mWalk
- Dentistry for All Phone 01282 618976 1.1 kmWalk
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 BB9 7BL?
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.
- Pendle Community Hospital Phone 01282 803737 1.1 kmWalk
- Burnley General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01254 263555 2.8 kmCycle
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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BB9 7BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Pendle Gardens Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 449767 500 mWalk
- Brierfield House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 619313 800 mWalk
- Victoria House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01282 697535 900 mWalk
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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BB9 7BL, 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.
- Nelson Health Centre Pharmacy Mon 8:30am to 7:30pm; Tue to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01282 694825 750 mWalk
- Everest Pharmacy Nelson Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01282 449935 850 mWalk
- Direct2chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed 950 mWalk
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 BB9 7BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of BB9 7BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- LLM Farm Vets, Higham 3.1 kmCycle
- Stanley House Veterinary Surgery 4.4 kmCycle
- Rose Valley Vets Phone +441282930190 5.5 kmDrive
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 BB9 7BL in a conservation area?
The centre of BB9 7BL 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 BB9 7BL?
Police.uk records 253 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BB9 7BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 10, burglary 8, drugs 8, possession of weapons 3, theft from the person 2, other crime 2, robbery 1.
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 BB9 7BL
- Ward
- Whitefield & Walverden
- Parish
- Nelson
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Brierfield
- Rural or urban
- Urban, 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
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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