Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

HIGHER AUDLEY STREET, BB1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER AUDLEY STREET, BB1 1DH.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB1 1DH 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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BB1 1DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

BB1 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Higher Audley Street, 0.3km 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 1DH is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.5% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00063407 (shared with 6 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 1DH. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.7%
Asian / British Asian84.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 85,000

2 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

Crime around BB1 1DH is moderate at 83 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 behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences130
Shoplifting47
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.1 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Audley Infant School

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Audley Junior School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.5 km
  • Jays Properties1.0 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.5 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.3 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.6 km
  • Naafiah Takeaway0.3 km
  • RF Patisserie0.9 km
  • Dahna Lounge0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Burger Beats0.5 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.6 km
  • Fareed Take-A-Way1.0 km
  • Shandar Tandoori1.0 km
  • Tasty Spot0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Sports Direct0.8 km
  • Almurshid Grocers0.6 km
  • Asghar Food Store0.7 km
  • Audley News0.6 km
  • B & M Stores0.4 km
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • The Blackburn Times1.0 km
  • The Drummer's Arms1.0 km
  • Clifton Arms0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.4 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.1 km
  • Cherry Tree3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stirling Drive0.0 km
  • Jans Conference Centre0.0 km
  • Reading Close0.1 km
  • Reading Close0.2 km
  • Leeds Close0.2 km