BB1 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Audley, Lower in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (255 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00063733 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1AQ.
380
42
£ 28,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1AQ 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in BB1 1AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1AQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AQ are high at 255 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.
school Local Schools
Brunel Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.3 km
- Jays Properties0.8 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.1 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.6 km
- Moorings Trust1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.1 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.2 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.7 km
- RF Patisserie0.7 km
- The Burger Bros0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.7 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Burger Beats0.9 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.3 km
- Fry Chicks Blackburn0.9 km
- Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar0.8 km
- + 55 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- B & M Stores0.2 km
- Galaxy News0.3 km
- Haji Baba Limited0.3 km
- Nadeems0.6 km
- TK Maxx0.3 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Blackburn Times0.6 km
- The Drummer's Arms0.7 km
- Clifton Arms0.6 km
- Postal Order0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.2 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
- Cherry Tree2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Blackburn Rail Station0.1 km
- Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
- Interchange0.2 km
- Jubilee Street0.2 km
- Interchange0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11AQ · Data under Open Government Licence