BB1 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cranwell Close, 0.1km from Higher Audley in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1DT 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 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 26% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00063405 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANWELL CLOSE, BB1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANWELL CLOSE, BB1 1DT.
420
32
£ 30,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1DT 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
90% of BB1 1DT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1DT. The average age is 32.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB1 1DT is moderate at 62 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Brunel Nursery School
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Audley Junior School
Audley Infant School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Ann Summers0.8 km
- Madina Store1.0 km
- Almurshid Grocers0.6 km
- Asghar Food Store0.6 km
- Audley News0.5 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- The Making Room0.9 km
- Thira Restaurant0.8 km
- Cube0.8 km
- DWNTWN Perk0.9 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- World of Waffle Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Cup Corn0.8 km
- Finest Italian1.0 km
- Greggs @ Frontier Park0.5 km
- Dr Smokes0.4 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Farm Foods1.0 km
- Asia Continental1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- ABC Foods0.9 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Audley W M C0.5 km
- Bar Ibiza0.8 km
- Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.3 km
- Electric Church Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Blackburn Times1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.5 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.5 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.3 km
- Cherry Tree3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Street0.1 km
- Thornhill Close0.1 km
- Chester Street0.1 km
- Chester Street0.1 km
- Brunel Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11DT · Data under Open Government Licence