BB1 is a postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen, North West, covering 1285 active and 622 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BB1 (44%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (5%).
Property: Average house prices in BB1 are around £157k, down 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BB1 at 368 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, BB1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BB1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BB1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BB1 postcode area.
70,328
38
£ 35,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BB1 has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Rockwood Nursery School
Rosegrove Nursery School
Ightenhill Nursery School
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Brunel Nursery School
Whitegate Nursery School
Basnett Street Nursery School
Audley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn
- Nightsafe @ Platform 5
- Shadsworth House
- The Fig & The Olive
- Hampton by Hilton
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Rays Discount Stores
- Tom Wood Artisan Butchers Ltd
- Bilal Halal Meats
- Euro Grocers
- Krispy Kreme
- + 130 more
Takeaway Shop
102 nearby- Top This Pizza
- Bagel Smash Buggy
- Budapest Langos
- Chaiiwala
- 16th Street
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Florence Hotel
- Audley W M C
- Beechwood Club
- Blackburn Northern
- Blackburn RUFC
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- EFF Marketing Ltd
- Caffee Impresso
- Chaaye Paani Ltd
- Challenge Way Cafe
- Flip Out Blackburn
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- One Beyond
- The Co-Operative
- Asia Continental
- Hina Food Store Ltd
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: BB1 · Data under Open Government Licence