Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

DURHAM CLOSE, BB1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM CLOSE, BB1 1DQ.

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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 1DQ 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 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB1 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Close, 0.2km from Park Place in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1DQ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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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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 1DQ is moderate at 59 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 behaviour124
Violence and sexual offences123
Criminal damage and arson31
Shoplifting26
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.2 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.4 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 Central High School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.6 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.6 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.4 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.7 km
  • Naafiah Takeaway0.2 km
  • Bubbles And Boba0.9 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Farm Foods1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Burger Beats0.4 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.7 km
  • Fareed Take-A-Way0.9 km
  • Tasty Spot0.7 km
  • The Pizza Shop0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Sports Direct0.9 km
  • Almurshid Grocers0.6 km
  • Asghar Food Store0.6 km
  • Audley News0.6 km
  • B & M Stores0.5 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • The Observatory0.9 km
  • Clifton Arms0.6 km
  • Postal Order0.6 km
  • Q Lounge0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.5 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.1 km
  • Cherry Tree3.3 km

Bus Stops

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