The postcode BB2 7QF is located in Ribble Valley, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in December 2013 and is an active postcode. BB2 7QF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BB2 7QF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BB2 7QF as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to BB2 7QF is Elswick Gardens which is centered 98 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Millstone and is 261 m away. The closest railway station is Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, 3.75 km away.
The closest primary school to BB2 7QF (for ages 11 and under) is Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School.
The local pub for residents of BB2 7QF is Campbells and is 11.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Efes Turkish Cuisine and is 12.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for BB2 7QF is covered by the Lancashire police force association and East Lancashire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BB2 7QF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BB2 7QF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BB2 7QF
| Introduction | December 2013 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BB2 7QF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 180 m |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 729 m |
| Westholme School | Independent school | 0-18 | 2.22 km | |
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 2.33 km |
| Lammack Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.62 km |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.64 km | |
| The Olive School Blackburn | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 3, 2015) | 2.75 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 3.14 km |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.19 km | |
| Pleckgate High School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 30, 2019) | 3.25 km |
| Dar Ul Madinah | Independent school | 5-11 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 3.27 km |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.28 km | |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2013) | 3.33 km |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 3.33 km |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Academy | 4-19 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 3.44 km |
| St Mary's College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 1, 2019) | 3.52 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 3.76 km |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 3.76 km |
| Witton Park Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 3.9 km |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 4.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BB2 7QF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe by the River | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 10.42 km | |
| E&V Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2017 | 11.67 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 11.85 km | |
| Willowbank Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 12.03 km | |
| Happy House Playgroup | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 12.04 km | |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 12.1 km | |
| Teddy Towers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 12.29 km | |
| Brookies | Awaiting Inspection | 12.31 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 12.38 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 12.38 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 12.38 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 12.38 km | |
| NSS News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2013 | 12.42 km | |
| Roselyn Independent School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 12.46 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 12.52 km | |
| The Woodsman Pub And Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2019 | 12.56 km | |
| Auntie Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 12.61 km | |
| Lancaster Lane Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 12.61 km | |
| I & J Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 12.61 km | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2016 | 12.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BB2 7QF - Data from Apr 2022
| Millstone | 261 m | |
| Millstone | 280 m | |
| Post Office | 406 m | |
| Church Lane | 439 m | |
| Bay Horse | 679 m | |
| Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station | 3.75 km | |
| Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station | 3.79 km | |
| Cherry Tree Rail Station | 4.63 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 48.27 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 48.33 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 48.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BB2 7QF - Data from Dec 2021
| Mammon Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Lodge Wood | 1.21 km | |
| The Rann | 1.62 km | |
| Carter Fold Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Jeffery Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Jeffery Pond | 1.98 km | |
| Woodfold Park | 2.1 km | |
| Hoolster Wood | 2.22 km | |
| White House Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Mire Wood | 2.33 km | |
| White House Pond | 2.37 km | |
| Sandiford Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Horse Shoe Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Hoolster Hill | 2.57 km | |
| Mercyfield Wood | 2.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BB2 7QF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 25% | 75% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 75% | 75% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.77407900 |
| Longitude | -2.53481900 |
| OS Easting | 364850 |
| OS Northing | 0430993 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ribble Valley |
| County Electorial Division | Ribble Valley South West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Mellor |
| Local Authority District | Ribble Valley |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000124 |
| Travel To Work Area | Blackburn |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
East Lancashire Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS East Lancashire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Mellor Brook BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008611 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Ribble Valley 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Ribble Valley 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |