BB1 1BX 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.
For renters and young professionals, BB1 1BX offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00063672 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANALSIDE, BB1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANALSIDE, BB1 1BX.
266
36
£ 28,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1BX 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
BB1 1BX has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1BX. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,000
2 sales · Mean £ 103,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB1 1BX is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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 Hotel0.5 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.4 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.6 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.4 km
- Dahna Lounge1.0 km
- Al Rija0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.3 km
- ABC Foods0.9 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Burger Beats0.6 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.7 km
- Tasty Spot0.7 km
- The Pizza Shop0.7 km
- Top This Pizza0.6 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Greens0.8 km
- Sugar Rush0.8 km
- Yex Oriental Store0.5 km
- WH Smiths0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Observatory0.8 km
- Clifton Arms0.4 km
- Ivy Hotel1.0 km
- Longshaw Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Postal Order0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
- Cherry Tree3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bennington Street0.2 km
- Stirling Drive0.2 km
- Jans Conference Centre0.2 km
- Reading Close0.2 km
- Bennington Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11BX · Data under Open Government Licence