About commercial property in Blackburn (BB8)
The BB8 district contains 973 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 868 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 268,791 sq ft, with an average of about 4,159 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £171 to £1,200,000, averaging £20,281.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Blackburn (BB8), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
Sample of commercial units in Blackburn (BB8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA LTD, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | superstore and premises | BB8 8LB | 84,191 sq ft | £1,200,000 |
| BOUNDARY MILL, VIVARY WAY, COLNE, LANCS | shop and premises | BB8 9NW | 268,790 sq ft | £1,180,000 |
| SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKET, WINDY BANK, COLNE, LANCS | superstore and premises | BB8 9HY | 82,986 sq ft | £1,040,000 |
| THE ABATTOIR, JUNCTION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | abattoir and premises | BB8 8NA | 212,062 sq ft | £630,000 |
| LIDL COLNE, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | shop and premises | BB8 9HH | 25,121 sq ft | £420,000 |
| COLNE SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | sewage treatment works and premises | BB8 8LB | — | £385,000 |
| MATALAN, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | superstore and premises | BB8 9AG | 29,848 sq ft | £312,500 |
| COLNE PRIMET ACADEMY, DENT STREET, COLNE, LANCS | school and premises | BB8 8JF | — | £265,000 |
| ST JOHN FISHER & ST THOMAS MORE R C SCHOOL, GIBFIELD ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | school and premises | BB8 8JT | — | £257,500 |
| COLNE SPORTS CENTRE, CROWN WAY, COLNE, LANCS | sports centre and premises | BB8 9NP | — | £235,000 |
| PARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, VENABLES AVENUE, COLNE, LANCS | school and premises | BB8 7DP | — | £229,000 |
| ALDI, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | supermarket and premises | BB8 9DR | 15,249 sq ft | £226,000 |
| UNITS C & D, BOUNDARY RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 9NW | 20,286 sq ft | £224,000 |
| UNIT 2 SILK WAY BUSINESS PARK, WHITEWALLS DRIVE, COLNE, LANCS | petrol filling station and premises | BB8 9FJ | — | £201,000 |
| EDISON POINT, REGENT STREET, COLNE, LANCS | warehouse and premises | BB8 8LJ | 60,213 sq ft | £190,000 |
| UNIT 2, GLEN MILLS RETAIL PARK, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 9DJ | 10,821 sq ft | £180,000 |
| UNIT 4 SWINDEN RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 8LF | 18,882 sq ft | £149,000 |
| LLOYD BMW, CROWN WAY, COLNE, LANCS | car showroom and premises | BB8 9NP | 25,809 sq ft | £140,000 |
| UNIT A BOUNDARY RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 8LB | 9,943 sq ft | £139,000 |
| SAINSBURYS FILLING STATION, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | petrol filling station and premises | BB8 9RL | — | £139,000 |
| 6, REGENT STREET, COLNE, LANCS | warehouse and premises | BB8 8LJ | 49,816 sq ft | £135,000 |
| UNIT 5, SWINDEN RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | leisure centre and premises | BB8 8LU | 14,779 sq ft | £131,000 |
| MCDONALDS, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | restaurant and premises | BB8 9AG | 3,134 sq ft | £124,000 |
| UNIT B, BOUNDARY RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 8LB | 10,163 sq ft | £118,000 |
| BRADFORD MILL, PHILLIPS LANE, COLNE, LANCS | factory and premises | BB8 9PQ | 72,164 sq ft | £102,000 |
| UNIT 2 SWINDEN RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 8LF | 7,511 sq ft | £100,000 |
| KFC, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | restaurant and premises | BB8 9DR | 2,610 sq ft | £100,000 |
| STYLE CAFE LIMITED VIVARY MILL, VIVARY WAY, COLNE, LANCS | warehouse and premises | BB8 9NW | 32,311 sq ft | £99,500 |
| UNIT 3 SWINDEN RETAIL PARK, CORPORATION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 8LF | 7,832 sq ft | £97,500 |
| STORAGE LAND OPPOSITE THE ABATTOIR, JUNCTION STREET, COLNE, LANCS | land used for storage and premises | BB8 8LH | 111,404 sq ft | £97,000 |
| PART STANDROYD MILL, COTTON TREE LANE, COLNE, LANCS | warehouse and premises | BB8 7BW | 83,108 sq ft | £94,000 |
| JOHN MCADAM AND SON, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | garage and premises | BB8 9RG | 46,120 sq ft | £90,500 |
| THE WALLACE HARTLEY, CHURCH STREET, COLNE, LANCS | public house and premises | BB8 0EB | — | £88,500 |
| T&R PRECISION ENGINEERING PEEL MILL, STATION ROAD, FOULRIDGE, COLNE, LANCS | factory and premises | BB8 7LE | 44,113 sq ft | £87,500 |
| LANESHAWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, EMMOTT LANE, COLNE, LANCS | school and premises | BB8 7JE | — | £86,000 |
| COLNE POLICE STATION, CRADDOCK ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | police station and premises | BB8 0JZ | — | £86,000 |
| SIMPSONS OF COLNE BOUNDARY GARAGE, BURNLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | car showroom and premises | BB8 8LF | 11,740 sq ft | £81,000 |
| N P STRUCTURES T/A NORTHERN POLYTUNNELS, MILL GREEN, COLNE, LANCS | workshop and premises | BB8 0TA | 26,299 sq ft | £78,500 |
| POUNDSTRETCHER LTD, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | retail warehouse and premises | BB8 9AG | 6,984 sq ft | £77,500 |
| VANTAGE GARAGES (BLACKBURN) LIMITED T/A VANTAGE TOYOTA COLNE, NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE, LANCS | car showroom and premises | BB8 9HH | 18,346 sq ft | £75,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →