BB1 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Lower Audley in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1BL is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00063404 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1BL.
412
34
£ 30,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1BL 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
BB1 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BL. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB1 1BL is above average at 131 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 Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Audley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Madina Store0.9 km
- Rizwan Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru Grimshaw Park0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Mayers Fishmongers0.6 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- The Blackburn Times0.8 km
- The Drummer's Arms0.8 km
- Clifton Arms0.8 km
- Postal Order0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Bubbles And Boba0.7 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.3 km
- Taste0.9 km
- Starbucks @ Frontier Park0.7 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Butler's Cafe0.6 km
- Finch Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- Hasty Tasy Pizza0.7 km
- Karahi n Kebab0.6 km
- Taste of India0.5 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Blakewater Hotel0.4 km
- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.3 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.1 km
- Cherry Tree3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Jans Conference Centre0.2 km
- Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
- Stirling Drive0.2 km
- Chester Street0.3 km
- Blackburn Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11BL · Data under Open Government Licence