Area Info for Blacko (Lancashire)

About Blacko

Blacko is a small village located in the borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. It is situated in the north-western part of the country, within the historic county of Lancashire. The village is known for its rural setting and scenic countryside, offering a peaceful environment away from urban areas.

Geography and Location

Blacko lies near the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which provides it with picturesque landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The village is approximately 4 miles north of Nelson and about 10 miles east of Preston.

History and Community

While specific historical details about Blacko are limited, the area is part of the broader Pendle region, famous for its association with the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612. The community in Blacko is small and close-knit, with local amenities serving residents and visitors.

Local Landmarks and Attractions

One notable landmark near Blacko is the Blacko Tower, a prominent structure offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The tower is a popular spot for visitors and locals alike, providing a vantage point over the landscape.

Transport and Accessibility

Blacko is accessible by road, with local bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages. The village does not have its own railway station; the nearest stations are in Nelson and Colne.

Additional Information

The area around Blacko is characterised by farms, country houses, and natural beauty, making it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle or outdoor recreation. The village is part of the civil parish of Blacko with Trawden Forest.
Education
School
Blacko Primary School0.37 miles
Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School1.41 miles
Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT
Barrowford School1.43 miles
Rushton Street, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA
Roughlee Church of England Primary School1.49 miles
Blacko Bar Road, Roughlee, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6NX
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson1.84 miles
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne1.88 miles
Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR
Colne Primet Primary School2.01 miles
Tatton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE
Colne Lord Street School2.03 miles
Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR
Colne Primet Academy2.06 miles
Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF
St John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, Colne2.08 miles
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT
Pendle View Primary School2.08 miles
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT
Bradley Primary School2.13 miles
Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School2.20 miles
35 Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7TN
Pendle Vale College2.21 miles
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF
Pendle Community High School & College2.21 miles
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF
Bradley Nursery School2.25 miles
Bradley Road East, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QH
Health
Clinic
Barrowford Clinic1.60 miles
5 Cromwell Terrace, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8PT
Yarnspinners Primary Health Care Centre2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Health Care Centre, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SR
Elms Pendle Valley Mill Medical Practice2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Prim Health Care Cent, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SR
Pendle Gp Out Of Hours2.39 miles
Nelson Community Hospital, Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SZ
Colne Health Centre2.42 miles
Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Elms Horsfield Medical Centre2.42 miles
Colne Health Centre, Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Nelson2.84 miles
8 Marsden Mall, Pendle Rise Shopping Centre, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9LS
Elms Brierfield Medical Practice3.28 miles
Brierfield Health Centre, Arthur Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5SN
Burnley Gp Urgent Care Centre4.23 miles
Gp Urgent Care, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PQ
Gisburn Lodge5.30 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
St Peters Centre5.57 miles
Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL
St Peter's Centre5.57 miles
Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL
St Peters Gp Out Of Hours5.57 miles
Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Burnley5.71 miles
Unit 41, 25 The Mall, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1BA
Burnley Centre5.81 miles
4 Nicholas Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2EU
Lancashire Bowel Screening Service -Clitheroe Hospital5.95 miles
Clitheroe Hospital, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4JX
GP
Barrowford Surgery1.58 miles
Barrowford Surgery, Ridgeway, Barrowford, Nelson Lancashire, BB9 8QP
Reedyford Health Care 1.65 miles
Lee Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8NR
Leeds Road Surgery2.14 miles
211 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 8EH
Reedyford Health Care 2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Health Care Centre, 1 Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SR
Pendle Valley P M S2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Hlth C c, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR
Dr M Malik & Partners2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Hlth C C, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR
Dr Q M Jehangir2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Hlth C c, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR
Whitefield Health Care2.30 miles
Whitefield Health Care, Yarnspinners Primary Hlth C C, Yarnspinners Wharf Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR
Horsfield P M S2.34 miles
Colne Health Centre, Craddock Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JZ
The Richmond Hill Practice2.51 miles
Colne Health Centre, Craddock Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JZ
Colne Family Doctors2.51 miles
Colne Health Centre, Craddock Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JZ
Colne Corner Surgery2.55 miles
Colne Corner Surgery, Colne Health Centre, Craddock Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JZ
Pendle View Medical Centre3.16 miles
Pendle View Medical Centre, Arthur Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5RZ
Barnoldswick Medical Centre3.37 miles
The New Surgery, Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BG
Harambee Surgery3.83 miles
Harambee Surgery, 27 Skipton Road, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8QU
Dr C Bell & Partners4.23 miles
Briercliffe Surgery, Briercliffe Primary Care Ctr, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2EZ
Hospital
Pendle Community Hospital2.39 miles
Leeds Road, Leeds Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SZ
Burnley General Hospital4.23 miles
Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
BMI Gisburne Park Hospital5.30 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Park Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
Clitheroe Community Hospital5.95 miles
Chatburn Road,, BB7 4JX
Calderstones Hospital8.72 miles
Mitton Road, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PE
Accrington Victoria Hospital9.73 miles
Hayward Road,, BB5 6AS
Skipton General Hospital10.10 miles
Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ
Airedale General Hospital10.71 miles
Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD
Airedale Centre for Mental Health10.71 miles
Airedale General Hospital,, BD20 6TD
Priory Hospital Keighley11.06 miles
2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU
Royal Blackburn Hospital13.66 miles
Haslingden Road, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH
Castleberg Hospital13.99 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
BMI The Beardwood Hospital14.35 miles
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AE
Longridge Community Hospital15.97 miles
St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ
Yorkshire Clinic (Ramsay)16.68 miles
Bingley, West Yorkshire,, BD16 1TW
Rochdale Infirmary17.25 miles
Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0NB
Pharmacy
The Village Pharmacy1.34 miles
110-112 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6EW
Newbridge Pharmacy1.60 miles
61 Nora Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8NT
Boundary Pharmacy2.06 miles
359 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8RP
Asda Pharmacy2.07 miles
Corporation Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8LW
Taylors Chemist2.14 miles
207 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8EH
Direct2chemist2.22 miles
24A Forest Street, Nelson, Burnley, Lancashire, BB9 7NB
Rowlands Pharmacy2.25 miles
7 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0RY
Pharmadrug Direct2.28 miles
Pharmadrug Direct, 99A Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9UA
Nelson Pharmacy2.28 miles
41 Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LU
Nelson Health Centre Pharmacy2.30 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR
Whitworth Chemist Ltd2.34 miles
96 Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LS
Sainsbury's Pharmacy2.37 miles
Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY
Colne (Hcc) Ltd2.42 miles
Colne Health Centre, Richmond Court, Market Street, BB8 0LJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.42 miles
13 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Boots2.45 miles
2 Marsden Mall, Pendle Rise Shopping Centre, Nelson, BB9 9SL
Boots2.48 miles
64 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0HS
Leisure
Park
ALKINCOATS WOODLAND1.66 miles
GREENFIELD1.69 miles
LANGROYD2.12 miles
LOMESHAY MARSH2.60 miles
UPPER BALL GROVE LODGE3.80 miles
WYCOLLER5.08 miles
GISBURNE PARK (Grade II Listed)5.14 miles
QUEEN'S PARK, BURNLEY (Grade II Listed)5.21 miles
THOMPSON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.28 miles
GAWTHORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)5.76 miles
SALTHILL QUARRY6.19 miles
GLEDSTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)6.26 miles
HEALEY WOOD6.34 miles
LOWERHOUSE LODGES6.38 miles
SCOTT PARK (Grade II Listed)6.41 miles
DEER POND6.42 miles
Shop
Groceries
Booths Barrowford1.23 miles
Halstead Lane, Barrowford BB9 6HJ
Barrowford Convenience Store1.67 miles
51 Gisburn Road, Barrowfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8ND
Budgens Barrowford1.74 miles
Fountains Convenience Store Ltd, Units 3-6, 80 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 6DT
ASDA Colne1.94 miles
Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LU
M&S Boundary Mill Colne Outlet2.00 miles
Boundary Mills Vivary Way, Colne, BB8 9NW
SPAR Westfield2.01 miles
Junction 13 Services, Westfeild, Lancashire, BB9 7YL
SPAR Euro Garage Colne2.02 miles
Colne Service Station, Burnley Road, Lancashire, BB8 8LF
SPAR Leeds Road2.06 miles
Spar Store 351 - 357, Leeds Road, Lancashire, BB9 8RP
Farmfoods Nelson2.11 miles
Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EP
ALDI North Valley Retail Park2.16 miles
Colne, BB8 9HH
Morrisons Nelson2.23 miles
Pendle Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UZ
Leeds Road Convenience Store2.25 miles
147 Leeds Road, Nelson Lancashire BB9 9XG
Lidl Colne2.27 miles
North Valley Rd, Colne, BB8 9DJ
Sainsbury's Colne2.40 miles
Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY
Premier Convenience Store2.42 miles
1-3 Rhoda Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 9HX
Co-op Colne2.47 miles
Colne, BB8 0HS
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport22.88 miles
Blackpool International Airport34.06 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 234.92 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 135.20 miles
Manchester Airport35.31 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 335.34 miles
Bus Stop
Hollin Fold (W)0.08 miles
Primary School (N)0.28 miles
Primary School (N)0.28 miles
Rising Sun Inn (S)0.38 miles
Rising Sun (N)0.38 miles
Rising Sun (N)0.40 miles
Beverley Road (W)0.40 miles
Stone Edge View (NW)0.59 miles
Stone Edge View (SE)0.68 miles
Cross Gaits Inn (N)0.72 miles
Middleton Drive (NW)0.80 miles
Middleton Drive (SE)0.80 miles
Barnoldswick Road (NE)0.92 miles
Crossroads (N)1.01 miles
Crossroads (S)1.04 miles
Gisburn Road (SW)1.05 miles
Ferry Port
Heysham Ferry Terminal30.24 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing31.80 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing32.16 miles
Railway Station
Colne Rail Station1.99 miles
Nelson Rail Station2.53 miles
Brierfield Rail Station3.33 miles
Burnley Central Rail Station5.46 miles
Burnley Barracks Rail Station5.75 miles
Burnley Manchester Road Rail Station6.07 miles
Rose Grove Rail Station6.39 miles
Clitheroe Rail Station7.03 miles
Hapton Rail Station7.31 miles
Whalley Rail Station8.42 miles
Huncoat Rail Station8.58 miles
Gargrave Rail Station8.79 miles
Cononley Rail Station9.12 miles
Hellifield Rail Station9.64 miles
Skipton Rail Station10.00 miles
Long Preston Rail Station10.15 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BB9 6N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment155
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
8 - 10, SPOUT HOUSES
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NB		£250,000
2024-10-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
TOWER FARM (1 THE COTTAGE), GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NF		£166,500
2024-11-22
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-08-26   £172,500
1, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£505,000
2023-08-31
detached
freehold
ADAMS BARN, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£392,000
2023-08-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-13   £395,000
20, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£130,000
2023-07-28
terraced
freehold
ADMERGILL PASTURE FARMHOUSE, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NG		£352,000
2023-02-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-03-29   £309,000
6, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£335,000
2022-12-13
semidetached
freehold
551, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£178,000
2022-07-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-08-30   £155,000
446, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£220,000
2022-07-20
terraced
freehold
458, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£150,000
2022-05-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2016-07-25   £127,500
545, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£124,950
2021-12-17
terraced
freehold
19, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£432,000
2021-12-16
detached
freehold
EVERGREEN, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£724,950
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
452, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£154,000
2021-09-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-09-01   £132,000
17, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£365,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
10, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£322,000
2021-05-27
detached
freehold
541, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£168,000
2021-05-27
terraced
freehold
460, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£156,000
2021-05-06
terraced
freehold
14, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£180,000
2021-04-29
terraced
freehold
9, HOLLIN FOLD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LW		£472,500
2021-03-26
detached
freehold
3, HOLLIN FOLD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LW		£377,500
2021-03-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-04   £250,000
11, HOLLIN FOLD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LW		£232,000
2020-11-27
semidetached
freehold
27, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£402,500
2020-08-21
detached
freehold
28, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£375,000
2020-03-17
detached
freehold
MOORCOCK INN, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NG		£320,000
2020-01-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
42, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£475,000
2019-11-11
detached
freehold
557, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£157,750
2019-10-18
terraced
freehold
12, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£151,500
2019-02-14
semidetached
freehold
555, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£105,000
2018-12-14
terraced
freehold
450, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£140,000
2018-10-08
terraced
freehold
GREYSTONE LODGE (3), GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NQ		£299,950
2018-07-16
terraced
freehold
561, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£115,000
2018-05-11
terraced
freehold
14, WILLASTON AVENUE
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LU		£314,250
2018-03-01
detached
freehold
ADMERGILL HOUSE, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LB		£620,000
2018-02-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGHER ADMERGILL BARN, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LB		£480,000
2017-12-15
detached
freehold
MOORCOCK BARN, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NG		£830,000
2017-10-20
detached
freehold
BLACKO LAITH FARM, BLACKO BAR ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LA		£390,000
2016-10-21
terraced
freehold
STONE EDGE HOUSE, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£600,000
2016-09-30
detached
freehold
BURN MOOR END FARM, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LB		£270,000
2016-07-01
semidetached
freehold
454, GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LZ		£123,000
2016-05-20
terraced
freehold
GREYSTONE LODGE (1), GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NQ		£340,000
2015-12-08
detached
freehold
TOWER FARM (5 THE COTTAGE), GISBURN ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6NF		£330,000
2015-10-02
detached
freehold
BEVERLEY BUNGALOW, BEVERLEY ROAD
BLACKO
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 6LX		£365,000
2015-07-31
detached
freehold
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