Nelson, Lancashire · BB9
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Covering Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee, including Barnoldswick, Barrowford & Pendleside, Bradley. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.
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BB9 (Nelson) in a nutshell
BB9 covers Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee, in Pendle and Ribble Valley. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BB9
Two councils in one district
BB9 is split between Pendle and Ribble Valley. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BB9 stretches across Barnoldswick, Barrowford & Pendleside, Bradley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BB9', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Nelson, Lancashire run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Nelson, Lancashire: 81.4% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Nelson, Lancashire page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BB9 cover?
BB9 (Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee) includes the wards of Barnoldswick, Barrowford & Pendleside, Bradley, Brierfield East & Clover Hill, Brierfield West & Reedley, Fence & Higham, Gisburn & Rimington, Marsden & Southfield, Whitefield & Walverden (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BB9?
Neighbouring districts include BB10 (Burnley), BB11 (Burnley), BB8 (Colne), BB12 (Burnley), BB18 (Barnoldswick) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BB9 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BB9?
About 17,604 households and 44,588 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,397 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BB9 in?
BB9 sits in Pendle, Ribble Valley (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Burnley, Pendle and Clitheroe, Ribble Valley.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BB9 1
- Areas covered
- Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,397 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 17,604 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 44,588 2
- Electoral wards
- Barnoldswick, Barrowford & Pendleside, Bradley, Brierfield East & Clover Hill, Brierfield West & Reedley, Fence & Higham, Gisburn & Rimington, Marsden & Southfield … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Burnley, Pendle and Clitheroe, Ribble Valley 4
- Local authority
- Pendle, Ribble Valley 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Nelson, Lancashire built-up area)
- 81.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
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