BB1 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keele Walk, 0.3km from Audley, Higher in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1EH 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.6% 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00063407 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEELE WALK, BB1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEELE WALK, BB1 1EH.
335
37
£ 30,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1EH 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BB1 1EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1EH. 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
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
£ 151,250
4 sales · Mean £ 139,660
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB1 1EH has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Audley Junior School
Audley Infant School
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Blackburn Central High School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Oh My Chaii0.6 km
- World of Waffle Ltd0.9 km
- Yummy Cup Corn1.0 km
- Mega Munch1.0 km
- Burger Beats0.4 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Ann Summers1.0 km
- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Greens0.9 km
- Sugar Rush0.9 km
- Yex Oriental Store0.8 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Thira Restaurant0.8 km
- Blackburn Tenpin0.5 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.7 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.1 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.7 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.5 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Observatory1.0 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Clifton Arms0.7 km
- Postal Order0.7 km
- Audley W M C0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.2 km
- Cherry Tree3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Reading Close0.1 km
- Reading Close0.1 km
- Leeds Close0.1 km
- Brunel Drive0.1 km
- Stirling Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11EH · Data under Open Government Licence