BB2 is a postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen, North West, covering 1350 active and 717 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BB2 (19%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (8%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BB2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BB2 are around £176k, down 16.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BB2 at 384 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BB2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BB2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BB2 postcode area.
63,402
40
£ 38,740 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, BB2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £176k. Property prices are trending down 16.6% 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
Longshaw Nursery School
Ashworth Nursery School
Griffin Park Primary School
Longshaw Community Junior School
Meadowhead Junior School
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Longshaw Infant School
Feniscowles Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Argos
- Hanna's Convenience Store
- Hanslod News
- Hardings Bakery
- A and B Catering Supplies
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Blakewater Hotel
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)
- Chimneys Guest House
- Hill View Hotel
- Jays Properties
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Alexandra Hotel
- Bar Ibiza
- Beehive Inn
- Brown Cow Inn
- Bulls Head
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Bab's Breakfast Diner
- Beacon Centre Cafe Bar
- Beechwood Blackburn Ltd
- Birdy's
- Blackburn Foodbank
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Jaffa Shawarma
- Domino's Pizza
- Tratoria Frateli
- Taylors Chippy
- Time for Food Takeaway at BAE Systems
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- ABC Foods
- Al Makkah Halal Foods
- Aldi
- Aldi Store
- Asda Stores Ltd
- + 9 more
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