BB1 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canalside, 0.1km from Park Place in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00063672 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANALSIDE, BB1 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANALSIDE, BB1 1BH.
266
36
£ 28,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BB1 1BH — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1BH. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 55,000
3 sales · Mean £ 56,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB1 1BH is moderate at 80 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
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Brunel Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn Central High School
Audley Infant School
Audley Junior School
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.7 km
- Jays Properties0.8 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.6 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.4 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.7 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.4 km
- Dahna Lounge1.0 km
- Al Rija0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.3 km
- ABC Foods0.9 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Burger Beats0.6 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.7 km
- Tasty Spot0.7 km
- The Pizza Shop0.7 km
- Top This Pizza0.7 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Greens0.9 km
- Sugar Rush0.9 km
- Yex Oriental Store0.5 km
- WH Smiths0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Observatory0.8 km
- Clifton Arms0.4 km
- Ivy Hotel1.0 km
- Postal Order0.6 km
- Q Lounge0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
- Cherry Tree3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Reading Close0.2 km
- Stirling Drive0.2 km
- Jans Conference Centre0.2 km
- Bennington Street0.2 km
- Bennington Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11BH · Data under Open Government Licence