Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1AF.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB1 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in BB1 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Salford in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1AF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.

Safety: Crime rates are high (357 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00063733 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1AF. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.3%
Asian / British Asian44.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BB1 1AF are high at 357 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour293
Violence and sexual offences271
Shoplifting117
Public order85
Drugs65

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.6 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Bullring Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • The Making Room0.4 km
  • Thira Restaurant0.3 km
  • B's Burgers & Shakes0.6 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Oh My Chaii0.2 km
  • World of Waffle Ltd0.3 km
  • Yummy Cup Corn0.3 km
  • Finest Italian0.5 km
  • Greggs @ Frontier Park0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Ann Summers0.3 km
  • A B Minimarket0.9 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Mohammed Grocers0.9 km
  • Tabrez Halal Meat0.8 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bar Ibiza0.3 km
  • Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Blackburn Times0.5 km
  • The Drummer's Arms0.5 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.0 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.7 km
  • Jays Properties1.0 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asia Continental0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.1 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.0 km
  • Cherry Tree3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station G0.1 km
  • Bus Station F0.1 km
  • Bus Station E0.1 km
  • Bus Station K0.1 km
  • Bus Station P0.1 km